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Strike averted: City of Portland reaches tentative agreement with DCTU, finalizes AFSCME agreement details

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Joint Statement from the City of Portland and DCTU

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Following days of mediation, City reaches agreement with AFSCME, presents revised offer to DCTU

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Joint Statement from the City of Portland and AFSCME

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City of Portland prepares for labor strike to begin next week

The City of Portland is preparing for approximately 200 City employees represented by the District Council of Trade Unions to go on strike Feb. 6. More could follow.

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As two unions declare “impasse,” City of Portland submits final offers – committing $19 million in new spending

Counter-proposals from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the District Council of Trade Unions would double the new spending required to establish contracts.

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Two bargaining units declare “impasse” with City of Portland, inching closer to a potential strike

Final offers and cost estimates are due this week with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the District Council of Trade Unions.

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Amid financial challenges, bargaining continues with labor unions

Bargaining with AFSCME, DCTU, and CPPW is ongoing, with the City currently in mediation with two of the unions and the third set to begin early next year.

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Following pickets, Portland City Council will consider filing formal complaint against City’s largest bargaining unit

The dispute with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees comes amidst active negotiations.

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Deadlines loom for unions, City of Portland to agree on 3 major labor contracts – affecting 2,000 employees and city finances

Represented staff span almost every part of city government, including transportation, water, parks, police, fire and more. Stay up-to-date at Portland.gov/Bargaining.

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