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

Disability Justice Leaders at the City of Portland

Here are the experiences of three City of Portland employees.

January 27, 2022 1:00 pm Blog post