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City of Portland

Union Organizing

City of Portland attorneys want union election halted

Mar 16, 2023

The City of Portland says it respects the right to unionize. That must be why it’s trying to stop a union vote.

Collective Bargaining

City workers win wage gains after 3-day strike

Feb 15, 2023

The wastewater treatment plant picket drew a police presence after unsubstantiated allegations by Portland mayor Ted Wheeler of picket line violence.

Collective Bargaining

Portland City Laborers begin strike

Feb 2, 2023

Laborers Local 483 wants raises that keep up with inflation. City HR says no, and Mayor Wheeler prepares to hire scabs.

Collective Bargaining

Portland recreation dispute near resolution

Feb 2, 2023

City of Portland HR tried to pull a fast one: A revised step scale in which no one would be paid at the top step.

Collective Bargaining

Portland laborers closer to strike

Jan 4, 2023

Laborers Local 483 and the City are far apart on wage negotiations, meaning workers across three City bureaus could strike in early February.

Collective Bargaining

City workers practice picketing as management continues to stall

Dec 14, 2022

In the month since the City of Portland pledged to present its wage proposal to Laborers Local 483, workers still haven’t received an offer.

Collective Bargaining

Contract fight looms for City of Portland laborers

Nov 16, 2022

After seven months of bargaining, workers across three City of Portland bureaus have signaled they’re willing to strike.

Collective Bargaining

Last minute deal averts strike at City of Portland

Feb 9, 2022

After the City of Portland improved its offer, workers voted to approve a new contract and call off the strike that was set to start Feb. 10.

Workers Rights

Oh, the outrage! City Auditor investigates Portland firefighters washing their cars

Feb 2, 2022

On Jan. 6, Fire Chief Sara Boone declared on-the-job car washing to be unlawful, and ordered firefighters to cease and desist. 

Collective Bargaining

City unions in Portland near the brink of a strike

Jan 19, 2022

Following drawn out and contentious union negotiations, City of Portland managers are now accused of interfering in strike votes.

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