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Collective bargaining
No surprise to employees of Clark County: Study shows they’re underpaid
Consulting firm Baker Tilly conducted the study, which shows that on average, Clark County wages trailed other employers by 4.7% to 9%.
Portland
Out of nowhere, Portland budgets for staff and service cuts
Mayor Ted Wheeler had second thoughts about his own budget proposal. City unions say his last-minute changes will lead to layoffs.
Union Organizing
More Portland Street Response workers go union
Two classifications of workers at the newly formed agency are now represented by Professional & Technical Employees Local 17 (PROTEC17).
Jobs
Unions worry layoffs could be coming in City permitting bureau
Jobs reviewing plans and inspecting buildings may be at risk because a drop in construction activity and related permit fees.
Culture
In the era of COVID-19, the union hall is going virtual
Unions are finding that holding meetings online is actually increasing attendance. One union is even holding its national convention online.
Collective bargaining
City of Portland unions will vote on furloughs in which workers could actually come out ahead
The federally funded Work Share program will make up for wages lost during furloughs, and city budget savings are earmarked to prevent layoffs.
