Oregon Afscme Local 173

We're kicking off 2025 with a strong lineup of trainings in January designed to empower members and strengthen our collective power! Whether you're looking to build leadership skills, learn more about union rights, or take the next step in organizing, there’s training for you!

🗓️ Check out the full schedule here: oregonafscme.org/trainings

Donate to Help Us Lay Laray Thomas to Rest and Support His Children, organized by Min Thomas It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of… Min Thomas needs your support for Help Us Lay Laray Thomas to Rest and Support His Children

Fair Contract for Benton County Workers Now! As we go into our final mediation session on Friday, November 1st, we want to make sure that our County Commissioners know that we are standing together to fight for a fair contract, and we won't back down until we get what we deserve. We want to hand over hundreds of signatures on Friday to show ou...

Get ready for some spooky fun! Join us for AFSCME's Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27th from 12-3 PM at the Oregon AFSCME Salem office. Bring the family for treats, costumes, and Halloween fun – we can't wait to see you there! 🎃👻

Members of Local 173 enjoying a Saturday matinee of Hocus Pocus.

Today, we celebrate our members who work tirelessly to strengthen Oregon communities and build a stronger union. This year, we’re proud to welcome more than 3,400 new members who have joined us in the fight for fair wages, better benefits, and respect on the job. 💪

Together, we’re not just shaping our workplaces—we’re building a brighter future for all workers.

Oregon AFSCME delegates over in LA heard the news, and say congratulations to their union siblings, OHSU Postdocs! Way to stay strong, and reach a tentative agreement with OHSU, after nearly a year of bargaining. ✊💚

Teamsters Sanction OHSU Postdocs Strike Will Not Cross Picketlines To Deliver To OHSUPORTLAND, OR - With a looming strike 24 hours away, the Oregon Teamsters Joint Council has sanctioned the OHSU postdocs strike, meaning Teamster-represented delivery drivers will not cross picket lines to deliver goods to the OHSU campus.“We are beyond ...

46th International Convention 2024. .

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