Employees and community members deserve clear, comprehensive and timely information about the City of Portland's labor negotiations. Check here for background information, status updates and proposal overviews.
Bargaining in Progress
The City of Portland is reaching key milestones in negotiations with three labor partners: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 189, the City of Portland Professional Workers, and the District Council of Trade Unions. Collectively, these unions represent 2,000 of the City's approximately 7,500 employees, spanning city services and bureaus.
Read the latest bargaining updates
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 189 (AFSCME 189)
Membership
- 1,060 members across most city bureaus
- Average total earnings: $87,251
- Average total compensation: $138,529
- Largest membership numbers: Water, Transportation, Police, Permitting & Development, Budget & Finance
Contract Status
- New contract independent of DCTU
- 11 bargaining sessions between May and Oct. 21
- Passed 150 days of required bargaining Oct. 11
- Union requested mediation
- First mediation session scheduled Dec. 12
- Bargaining sessions continuing
City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW)
Membership
- 770 members across most city bureaus
- Average total earnings: $102,305
- Average total compensation: $158,850
- Largest membership numbers: Parks, Transportation, Environmental Services, Police, Water, Budget & Finance
Contract Status
- City’s newest bargaining unit
- 14 bargaining sessions between March and September
- Passed 150 days of required bargaining Aug. 1
District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU)
Membership
- 190 members
- Average total earnings: $101,625
- Average total compensation: $157,932
- Largest membership numbers: Fleet and Facilities, Water, Environmental Services, Permitting & Development, Transportation and Parks
Contract Status
- Contract expires Dec. 31
- 12 bargaining sessions between April and Oct. 21
- Passed 150 days of required bargaining Sept. 15
- First mediation session scheduled Nov. 14
- Weekly bargaining sessions continuing
City Financial Outlook
Each year, the City of Portland develops a budget allocating approximately $8 billion to deliver services, solve problems and improve outcomes for Portlanders. For the financial year that starts July 1, 2025, that budget will reflect a new form of government – and a difficult financial environment.
Revenue is not growing fast enough to keep up with expenses as the City of Portland faces inflation, rising health care costs, legal obligations and a backlog of aging infrastructure. To balance the budget, most programs will be asked to reduce spending.
Any increased costs committed through labor contracts will require additional cuts, which could impact community services or staff positions.
Learn about the City of Portland's budget process
Guiding Principles
Five guiding principles serve as anchors for the City of Portland’s labor negotiations.
- Respect: Honor employees’ service and expertise by providing fair compensation, benefits and working conditions.
- Workforce competition: Attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce.
- Financial stewardship: Make the most of taxpayers’ resources to make Portland safe, healthy and livable.
- Shared responsibility: Ensure that all employees share equitably in the impacts of economic factors outside the City’s control.
- Rules and regulations: Follow laws and best practices for labor negotiations.
