On October 16, ten weeks after an arbitration hearing, an arbitrator ruled in favor of Local 328 on a termination grievance. The potential reinstatement of a wrongfully terminated member is a significant legal victory for our union. However, even more important is the reason why Local 328 won this case and what that means for our 7,000 represented employees.
Read MoreOHSU recently announced significant financial losses, with resulting pay cuts for faculty and unclassified employees. No cuts to our pay have been announced because it is not permissible for OHSU to impose unilateral actions with a financial impact to the terms of our contract without our union’s approval. OHSU approached union leadership today about opening budget talks, but the specifics of OHSU’s position are not yet known.
Read MoreThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon AFSCME has made an effort to provide members with the latest information and news about resources for workers across the state.
Read MoreDue to the coronavirus pandemic, the AFSCME International executive board voted to make the August convention a virtual one. Local 328 is holding off on delegate elections for now.
Read MoreThis LOA includes temporary expanded telework options, review of vacation-accrual caps, a temporary moratorium on discipline for sick time for coronavirus illness or for absences due to circumstances beyond employee control, paid administrative leave for the quarantine period, protections for employees who are unable to use FMLA/OFLA and reasonable notice for staff redeployment.
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