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Portland City Council votes to ratify collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME and PPA

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - Portland City Council voted to ratify two collective bargaining agreements: one with AFSCME, representing 11 Independent Police Review employees, and another with PPA, representing 14 Bureau of Emergency Communicators Emergency Communication Supervisor I employees.

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City of Portland and the 11 IPR employees represented by AFSCME reach tentative agreement

Following a three-day strike, the City of Portland and AFSCME, representing 11 Independent Police Review employees, reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. A ratification vote by Portland City Council is anticipated by the end of the calendar year.

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IPR employees to return to work; City and AFSCME resume mediation Monday

Independent Police Review employees represented by AFSCME will end their three-day strike today and return to work Monday, Nov. 10, as mediation continues.

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No agreement reached as City of Portland and AFSCME conclude Nov. 6 mediation

The City of Portland and AFSCME resumed mediation today as part of ongoing contract negotiations. AFSCME-represented Independent Police Review employees began striking Nov. 5 as talks continue on the transition to the new police oversight office.

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City of Portland and AFSCME continue mediation ahead of Nov. 5 strike deadline

The City of Portland and AFSCME resumed mediation today. AFSCME plans to strike Nov. 5 if no agreement is reached. The City remains committed to reaching a fair agreement within the limits of the City Charter.

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AFSCME-represented Independent Police Review submits 10-day notice to strike

AFSCME 189, representing 11 members of the Office of Independent Police Review (IPR), formally submitted their 10-day notice to strike effective Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. The City is making plans to ensure essential services continue.

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Mediation for Independent Police Review contract continues as cooling-off period ends

The City of Portland and AFSCME 189, representing 11 members of the Office of Independent Police Review (IPR), met in mediation for the third time on Oct. 14. Because the 30-day cooling off period has now ended, the union can issue a 10-day notice to strike at any time.

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The City of Portland and AFSCME-represented Independent Police Review continue mediation

Mediation continued yesterday between the City of Portland and AFSCME 189, representing 11 members of the Office of Independent Police Review. A strike is possible as early as the third week of October if an agreement is not reached.

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City of Portland begins mediation with AFSCME-represented Independent Police Review division

The City and AFSCME, representing Independent Police Review, met in mediation Aug. 21.

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Portland City Council votes to ratify first collective bargaining agreement for City of Portland Professional Workers Union

Portland City Council voted Wednesday to ratify the City of Portland Professional Workers Union’s first labor contract, securing key wage increases, expanded leave and workplace protections for more than 800 City workers.

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