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Joint Statement from the City of Portland and PFFA Local 43

Labor Relations
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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.

How to build the workforce of the future

City Government and Leadership
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Portland employers team up with Worksystems to provide mentorship for interns -- at no cost to them. Interns do meaningful work, gain valuable experience -- and get paid. The City supports the program to grow the workforce of tomorrow. As Michael Scott would say, it's win - win - WIN.

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

Labor Relations
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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

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

New Leadership Role to Guide Citywide Data Governance and Privacy

Human Resources
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The City expands its commitment to responsible technology with a new Data and Privacy Office and is recruiting for a leader who will develop citywide policies, build a Data Governance Board, strengthen consistent data practices across bureaus, and collaborate with community members.

Public Notice: Name-Clearing Hearing for Christopher Davis

Human Resources
Public notice
The purpose of this hearing is to afford the requester an opportunity to publicly respond to and contest information regarding the IPR investigations of high-ranking officers for 2020 actions (DOJ Settlement Agreement - Paragraph 192).

Public Notice: Name-Clearing Hearing for Anthony Passadore

Human Resources
Public notice
The purpose of this hearing is to afford the requester an opportunity to publicly respond to and contest information regarding the IPR investigations of high-ranking officers for 2020 actions (DOJ Settlement Agreement - Paragraph 192).

Diversity champion earns leadership award

City Government and Leadership
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Judith Mowry, deputy director of Portland's Office of Equity and Human Rights, is honored with the 2026 Betsy Ames Leadership Award. Judith (center) is flanked by Ana Brophy, City Administator Raymond Lee, Mayor Keith Wilson, and Elisabeth Perez at the award ceremony.

From Bridges to Buildings, Technology to Trash Cans

City Government and Leadership
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Chief Procurement Officer Sylvester Donelson, Jr. is in charge of buying the goods, services and construction contracting that the City needs to fulfill its mission. Not only is that vital to public safety, drinking water, and safe streets — it also has massive implications for the local economy.

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

Labor Relations
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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.

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

Labor Relations
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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 freezes most hiring, overtime and reclassifications to address current year budget challenges

City Budget Office
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Cost-saving measures are designed to close a budget gap during the current fiscal year. Exceptions will be made for frontline public safety roles and other critical needs.

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

Labor Relations
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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

Labor Relations
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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

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

Labor Relations
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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

Labor Relations
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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

Labor Relations
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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.

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

Labor Relations
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Joint Statement from the City of Portland and DCTU

Labor Relations
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