Portland workers reach tentative agreement with city, avoiding strike
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - More than 1,000 city workers have reached a tentative agreement with the City of Portland, avoiding a strike that was approved earlier this week. Oregon AFSCME Local 189 says the tentative agreement was reached after almost 18 hours at the bargaining table.
Portland city workers vote to strike, mediation talks underway
City of Portland workers represented by Oregon AFSCME Local 189 have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike.
Hundreds of Portland city workers could strike next week
The looming labor showdown comes as Portland officials grapple with what they say is a projected budget shortfall of more than $100 million next fiscal year.
More than 1,000 unionized Portland city workers vote to strike
The unionized employees are part of the city's water, transportation, police and permitting departments. Workers want higher pay.
City of Portland AFSCME workers reach agreement, averting potential strike
One group of City of Portland workers avoided a strike after settling Wednesday night, the union announced. The settlement comes after a majority of the AFSCME Local 189 workers voted to authorize a strike if final mediations weren’t fruitful.
Strike Averted: City Reaches Tentative Deal with Largest Employee Union
One of Portland’s largest labor unions says it’s reached a tentative agreement with the city of Portland, after previously gearing up for a strike. The Oregon American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 189 announced Thursday that the union and city are now close to ratifying a revised labor contract after nearly 18 hours at the bargaining table,
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