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Central City Concern
Union Organizing
More than 360 workers join existing union at Central City Concern
The Sept. 12 union vote doubles the number of workers represented by AFSCME Local 88 at the homeless service nonprofit.
Union Organizing
Homeless service nonprofit could go wall-to-wall union
AFSCME Local 88-1 is asking the National Labor Relations Board to hold an election for about 450 workers at Central City Concern.
Collective bargaining
New CEO at Central City Concern decides to hit reset with union
What if the Portland-based homeless service non-profit thought of Oregon AFSCME as its most important ally?
Collective bargaining
Workers ratify contract at Central City Concern
Central City Concern workers will get raises totaling 14.5% over the coming year and another 3% in 2024 under the new contract.
Collective bargaining
Central City Concern workers push for better wages
AFSCME Local 88’s previous three-year contract with Central City Concern expired June 30. Wages are a sticking point in bargaining.
Union Organizing
Homeless nonprofit. Union-buster.
The publicly funded homeless nonprofit Central City Concern just beat back a union campaign. Multnomah County Commissioners are concerned.
Workers Rights
Homeless crisis workers seek respect
Central City Concern is on the front line of the region’s homeless crisis. Workers held a protest to draw attention to three demands.
