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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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