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The City of Portland and AFSCME-represented Independent Police Review continue mediation
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.
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City of Portland freezes most hiring, overtime and reclassifications to address current year budget challenges
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.
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Portland City Council votes to ratify first collective bargaining agreement for City of Portland Professional Workers Union
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.
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CPPW: New union's first tentative agreement
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.
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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
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.
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CPPW declares impasse, mediation continues this week
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.
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City of Portland reaches new labor agreements with two unions, third still in mediation
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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Strike averted: City of Portland reaches tentative agreement with DCTU, finalizes AFSCME agreement details
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Joint Statement from the City of Portland and DCTU
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Following days of mediation, City reaches agreement with AFSCME, presents revised offer to DCTU
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Joint Statement from the City of Portland and AFSCME
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Portland Water Bureau Director resigns, acting director appointed
Longtime Water Bureau leader, Gabriel Solmer, departs the City of Portland following substantial advancements in improving water quality and ensuring all Portlanders receive safe, clean water.
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City of Portland initiates internal investigation into payroll system
The City of Portland is taking action to fix issues with its payroll program, following the discovery of delayed tax payments and system updates.
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