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City of Portland and CPPW submit final offers, enter 30-day cooling-off period

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The City and City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW) submitted final offers Oct. 1, triggering a 30-day cooling off period in negotiations over four articles of the union’s first contract. A strike is possible as early as Nov. 1 if an agreement is not reached.

Joint Statement from the City of Portland and PFFA Local 43

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City of Portland and Portland Fire Fighters’ Association Local 43 representing Community Health Medical Responders and Nurses (PFFA) reach tentative agreement.

City reaches tentative agreement with PROTEC17 as bargaining continues with other labor partners

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The City of Portland and PROTEC17 have reached a tentative agreement covering nearly 1,000 City workers. Bargaining continues with several other labor partners as the City works toward agreements.

Joint Statement from the City of Portland and PROTEC17

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City of Portland and Professional & Technical Employees Local 17 (PROTEC17) reach tentative agreement.

Portland to host community conversation on police union contract

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On April 11, Portlanders can learn about the upcoming police union contract and share their perspectives. The event includes a bargaining overview, facilitated roundtables, and opportunities for community input to help inform negotiations and policing policies.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

CPPW: New union's first tentative agreement

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The City and City of Portland Professional Workers Union (CPPW) successfully reached a tentative agreement on their first contract on May 22 - a significant milestone.

Joint Statement from the City of Portland and CPPW

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City of Portland submits final offer in contract talks with CPPW, cooling-off period begins

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The City of Portland and the City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW) submitted final offers last week, marking a major step in ongoing negotiations to establish the union’s first contract. A strike is possible as early as the second week of June if an agreement is not reached.

CPPW declares impasse, mediation continues this week

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The City of Portland and CPPW began mediation in March, and the union declared impasse last week. Both parties meet again Thursday, May 8. A strike could be possible as early as the second week of June if an agreement cannot be reached.

City of Portland reaches new labor agreements with two unions, third still in mediation

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The City of Portland last month ratified new collective bargaining agreements with two of the City’s labor unions; mediation continues with a third.
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