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

Updated February 7, 2025 5:00 pm News article

Joint Statement from the City of Portland and DCTU

February 5, 2025 11:10 pm News article

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

January 30, 2025 3:30 pm News article

Joint Statement from the City of Portland and AFSCME

January 30, 2025 9:45 am News article

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.

January 28, 2025 2:00 pm News article

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.

January 7, 2025 4:00 pm News article

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.

December 31, 2024 2:30 pm News article

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.

December 23, 2024 3:15 pm News article

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.

November 29, 2024 11:30 am News article

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.

October 21, 2024 1:00 pm News article

City of Portland and LiUNA Local 483 reach tentative agreement

A three-day strike is over, with the announcement of a tentative agreement between the City of Portland and LiUNA, Local 483, Portland City Laborers. The agreement ensures continuity of wastewater operations, pollution testing, street maintenance and park ranger services.

February 5, 2023 4:00 pm Press release

Joint Statement from the City of Portland and LiUNA, Local 483, Portland City Laborers

February 5, 2023 12:30 am Press release

City participates in mediation, finalizes citywide preparations for labor strike

The City offers significant pay increases while cross-bureau planning efforts get finalized to ensure the essential services Portlanders rely on everyday are minimally disrupted should a strike begin Feb. 2 at 12:01 a.m.

February 1, 2023 9:00 am Press release

City of Portland prepares for Laborers' Local 483 to strike as early as next week

The City of Portland is preparing for more than 600 City employees represented by the Laborers’ Local 483 to go on strike on Feb. 2, 2023 at midnight. The City and Laborers' Local 483 - Portland City Laborers, known as PCL, have been negotiating a new contract for nearly 10 months. 

Updated January 31, 2023 5:30 pm Press release

DCTU Bargaining 2022

Updated information on the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU)

Updated February 9, 2022 10:00 am Blog post