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Portland and the federal government

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The District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU)

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Approximately 200 City of Portland employees are represented by the District Council of Trade Unions across its five affiliate unions.

Employees Represented

  • The International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) – Approximately 85 employees.
  • The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) – Approximately 60 employees
  • Operating Engineers (OE) – Approximately 30 employees.
  • Painters and Allied Trades – Approximately 7 employees.
  • Plumbers and Steamfitters – Approximately 14 employees.

Primary Work Areas

The DCTU represents employees in professional trades throughout the Bureaus of Development Services, Environmental Services, Fire and Rescue, the Office of Management and Finance, Parks, Transportation, and Water.


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