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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.
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.
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 Press release
DCTU Bargaining 2022
Updated information on the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU)
Updated Blog post
Disability Justice Leaders at the City of Portland
Here are the experiences of three City of Portland employees.
Blog post

Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes
Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.
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