Oregon AFSCME

10/14/2026

"Oregon AFSCME Local 2975, which represents about 246 employees across most City departments, says management rejected its mediation proposal and came back with no counteroffer...'We are frustrated that the city is willing to give management three additional salary steps, but they won’t give one to the people who serve this community directly,' said Local 2975 President Evan Newton to a reporter from KEZI."

City of Corvallis workers are set to walk off the job this morning. The union’s final mediation session with city management ended Tuesday without a contract. Oregon AFSCME Local 2975, which represents about 246 employees across most City departments, says management rejected its mediation proposa...

10/14/2026

City of Corvallis workers are on STRIKE! We’re fighting for the contract we deserve, and we’ll be marching til we get it!

10/13/2026

Today is the day! Voter registration cards must be postmarked TODAY or submitted online no later than 11:59 pm TONIGHT to be valid. You can submit your Oregon voter registration by visiting the link below or call 1-866-673-8683.

https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/pages/registration.aspx?lang=en

10/12/2026

Behavioral health workers at Cascadia have been fighting for a fair contract since the Spring, and today they stood together to show the power of solidarity. Fair wages, a secure retirement and safe working conditions are basic benefits that all workers deserve.

10/12/2026

Tomorrow is YOUR LAST CHANCE to register to vote in Oregon! Registration cards must be postmarked by October 13th or submitted online no later than 11:59 pm on October 13th to be valid. You can submit your Oregon voter registration by visiting the link below, or call 1-866-673-8683.

https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/pages/registration.aspx?lang=en

10/12/2026

Today, we honor and celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

10/09/2026

"If we can't reach a scenario that allows our members to have affordable healthcare and wage growth that compares to management and comparator cities when the cost of living in Corvallis is skyrocketing, we have no choice but to exercise our right to strike."

City of Corvallis workers are moving closer to a potential strike with one final mediation with city management scheduled for Oct. 13 after an Oct. 8 session ended without significant

10/09/2026

With ballots in voters' hands soon, now is a great time to get out the vote for pro-worker candidates. Mark your calendar and join us for our ballot drop canvasses on Oct. 17th! Click the link below to RSVP now.

https://www.politicalaction.oregonafscme.org/get-involved

10/07/2026

We've got one more mediation session scheduled for tomorrow, and our asks are simple: keep our healthcare affordable, and our salary step schedule in line with management's. If we can't reach an agreement, we're headed to the picket lines on October 14th!

Dozens of members of the Corvallis city workers union, AFSCME Local 2975, gathered for a demonstration outside the Corvallis Fire Department, where City Council was meeting Monday night.

10/06/2026

Oregon AFSCME was proud to join Congresswoman Janelle Bynum in the fight for Medicare for all yesterday. Due to severe Medicaid cuts, nearly 200,000 Oregonians are expected to lose their healthcare coverage. The Medicare for All Act ensures every American can access high-quality healthcare and restores access from these harmful cuts.