Multnomah County breaks ground on all-union courthouse project Oct 4, 2016 The state’s largest public works project of recent years will employ over 500 building trades workers by the time it’s complete in 2020.
Unionist Amanda Schroeder wants to fight for East Multnomah County Apr 18, 2016 The candidate for Multnomah County Commission is looking to succeed Diane McKeel.
Teamster Lehrbach and AFGE’s Schroeder to vie for Multnomah County Board seat Sep 29, 2015 They will face Chamber of Commerce activist Lori Stegmann.
Multnomah County commits to $15 minimum wage for all employees Dec 10, 2014 About 400 temps and on-call workers would also reach $15 in 2016
Multnomah County workers ratify new contract with $15 minimum wage Nov 17, 2014 About 160 workers will get raises under the new minimum
AFSCME Local 88 closing in on agreement with Multnomah County Oct 31, 2014 The County rebuffs catch-up-to-inflation proposals, but drops a demand for health benefits change
Multnomah County workers union backs Francesconi over Kafoury for chair Feb 21, 2014 Members find Francesconi’s concern for the poor compelling.
New leadership at AFSCME Local 88 Dec 2, 2013 The union of Multnomah County workers faces a political election and contract bargaining in 2014
Convention Center hotel closer to breaking ground Oct 1, 2013 Hyatt would be neutral toward hotel workers unionizing.
Unanimous City Council: Portland workers will have sick leave Apr 3, 2013 How a labor and community alliance improved life for over 250,000 workers
