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AFSCME Local 88
Politics
Portland-area labor unions weigh in on May 17 primary races
NOLC and AFSCME decide not to take sides between Wheeler and Bailey for mayor.
Union democracy
Challenges ahead at AFSCME Local 88
Local 88 will have to contend with the Friedrichs case, the Cadillac tax, and a new Commission.
Collective bargaining
Multnomah County commits to $15 minimum wage for all employees
About 400 temps and on-call workers would also reach $15 in 2016
Collective bargaining
Multnomah County workers ratify new contract with $15 minimum wage
About 160 workers will get raises under the new minimum
Collective bargaining
AFSCME Local 88 closing in on agreement with Multnomah County
The County rebuffs catch-up-to-inflation proposals, but drops a demand for health benefits change
Politics
Oregon unions endorse Ballot Measure 91 to legalize marijuana
Most unions are taking no position, but UFCW and two AFSCME locals recommend a yes vote
Union Organizing
After obstruction and delay, City of Portland ordered to proceed with union election for park rangers
City obstructed and delayed for a year, but now park rangers get to join DCTU
Politics
Multnomah County workers union backs Francesconi over Kafoury for chair
Members find Francesconi's concern for the poor compelling.
Politics
AFSCME 88 backs Bailey for Multnomah County Commission
The three-term legislator defied Kitzhaber over PERS cuts
Union democracy
New leadership at AFSCME Local 88
The union of Multnomah County workers faces a political election and contract bargaining in 2014
Politics
County workers union weighs in on Cogen resignation
AFSCME Local 88 won't consider endorsing a replacement until early 2014.
Clackamas County
Voters recall water district commissioner in union-backed campaign
Residents of the Clackamas River Water District voted to recall Commissioner Patricia Holloway.
Politics
Labor recommends ‘yes’ vote on Multnomah County Library levy
The operating levy is needed to keep branches open.
National
We are the 99 percent: Unions get behind the Occupy movement
Unions line up in support of Occupy Wall Street as the movement explodes.
Portland
Multnomah County Chair Cogen steps in to settle union contract
The County drops takeback demands, and agrees to flextime, worker-manager ratios and modest raises.
