Bargaining Updates

Fifteen bargaining units represent more than 6,000 City of Portland employees. The City is committed to fair agreements and supporting employees.

Read the City's latest bargaining news

Bargaining in Progress

Bargaining is currently underway with:

• Professional & Technical Employees Local 17
• Portland Fire Fighters' Association (PFFA) - Community Health Medics
• Portland Police Association
• Laborers' International Union of North America 
  • Seasonal Maintenance Workers
  • Recreation
  • Portland City Laborers
• City of Portland Professional Workers

Professional & Technical Employees Local 17 (PROTEC17)

Background

• Approximately 950 employees

Contract Status

• Current labor agreement - expires June 30, 2025
• Bargaining commenced January 12, 2026

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PFFA Community Health Medics (CHM)

Background

• Approximately 25 employees

Contract Status

• Current labor agreement - expires June 30, 2026
• Bargaining commenced - December 10, 2025

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Portland Police Association

Background

• Approximately 790 employees

Contract Status

• Current labor agreement - expires June 30, 2026
• Bargaining commenced - January 12, 2026
  • Four bargaining sessions have been completed to date
    • City Proposal to PPA 4.29.26
    • PPA Proposals 4.29.26
    • City Proposals to PPA 4.6.26
    • PPA Proposal 4.6.26
    • PPA Tentative Agreements 4.6.26
    • PPA HB 4138 Masking Proposal 3.27.26
    • City Proposal 3.20.26
    • PPA MOUs Proposal 3.20.26- Updated
    • PPA MOUs Proposals 3.20.26
  • Community Listening Session held April 11, 2026
  • Next bargaining session scheduled for late May 2026

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Laborers' International Union of North America

Background

• Seasonal Maintenance Workers (SMW) – Approximately 85 employees
• Recreation (Rec) – Approximately 830 employees
• Portland City Laborers (PCL) – Approximately 700 employees

SMW Contract Status

• Current labor agreement - expires June 30, 2026
• Bargaining commenced - January 13, 2026

REC Contract Status

• Current labor agreement - expires September 30, 2026
• Bargaining commenced - February 12, 2026

PCL Contract Status

• Current labor agreement - expires June 30, 2026
• Bargaining commenced - February 18, 2026

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City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW)

Background

• 800+ employees represented

Contract Status

• Current labor agreement - expires December 31, 2027
• Re-opener commenced - January 16, 2026
  • Wages
  • Layoffs and Recall
  • Standby and Callback 
  • Hours of Work

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Agreements Reached

The City of Portland ratified contracts with five labor partners in 2025

• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 189
• District Council of Trade Unions
• City of Portland Professional Workers Union
• AFSCME Independent Police Review
• PPA BOEC Emergency Communication Supervisors

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.

View full size image of A graphic shows icons for each of the City of Portland's 5 guiding principles for labor relations: a handshake for "respect," a magnifying glass looking at a person for "workforce competition," a hand holding a dollar sign for "financial stewardship," three hands raised for "shared responsibility" and a book with a checkmark for "rules and regulations."