Today’s bargaining session was very productive! The Local 328 team presented 15 proposals and counterproposals, and we reached tentative agreement with OHSU on seven sections of the contract.
Read MoreIn addition to our regular monthly bargaining forums, we’ll also be holding a number of online forums geared toward specific employee groups (teleworkers, pharmacists, etc.) as well as in-person worksite visits to some of our satellite locations.
Read MoreWith the challenges we’ve faced over the last few years, it’s especially disappointing to see OHSU focus on adding language to a contract for 7,300 people to solve problems that could be addressed by individual managers (a) using the consensus process to tweak the contract to better serve their work unit, (b) disciplining employees per existing contract language and (c) communicating better with their employees.
Read MoreIf you are looking for help with student debt, public-service workers (which includes almost all AFSCME members) have until October 31 to get retroactive credit for loan payments that were made in any type of repayment plan, partial payments and late payments. Oregon AFSCME Council 75 is holding two trainings on this debt-relief program for all members on Tuesday, April 12.
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