Multnomah County union has new top officer Nov 17, 2021 Josyln Baker ran unopposed after incumbent Percy Winters Jr. opted not to seek a third term. AFSCME Local 88 represents 3,400 workers.
Multnomah County votes for labor harmony Nov 5, 2021 At non-profit county contractors, union-busting is about to get a little harder.
Homeless nonprofit. Union-buster. Jun 16, 2021 The publicly funded homeless nonprofit Central City Concern just beat back a union campaign. Multnomah County Commissioners are concerned.
Is municipal broadband feasible in Multnomah County? Maybe Nov 3, 2020 A county-wide, publicly financed fiber-to-the-premises network would cost $966 million, and residents support the idea by more than 2-1.
At a model library, cuts and turmoil Oct 13, 2020 Multnomah County Library workers are mourning last month’s cut of 128 positions as a major blow to one of the nation’s top library systems.
New Multnomah County Courthouse: Built by union labor Oct 13, 2020 The four-year, $324.5 million project both set and met goals for the participation of women and minority workers and contractors.
Library reduces number of planned layoffs Sep 16, 2020 After weeks of organized public outcry and behind-the-scenes union lobbying, Multnomah County Library averted most layoffs announced in July.
Preschool for All heads to Multnomah County ballot Sep 1, 2020 Two campaigns for free preschool have merged so that Multnomah County voters can decide on a single measure this November.
Budget’s fine, but library layoffs loom Aug 19, 2020 Multnomah County Library is about to lay off one sixth of its workforce, even though its budget is under no threat.
AFSCME Local 88 ratifies 1-year contract extension with Multnomah County Jul 14, 2020 The contract covers 3,200 County workers and the extension provides for a 2.9% cost of living adjustment effective July 1.
