Oregon AFSCME

We couldn’t have said it better, Commissioner Harrington's gesture is an affront to the dedicated public service workers who make Washington County and Oregon a great place to live and work. How do we fight back? We knock doors! https://www.mobilize.us/afscme-or/event/1023908/

My statement on this morning's Board of Commissioners meeting.

Oregon AFSCME's Women's Committee, was created to promote equal rights, fight against discriminatory practices by employers or in the workplace, and the improved health and well-being for all women. We help cultivate, train and prepare women for leadership. Come Join us virtually the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm-8pm https://meet.google.com/php-zvsd-bfs or dial: (US) +1 413-728-2309‬ PIN: 446 169 090‬ #

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Today is National Voter Registration Day, which means it’s a GREAT day to make sure your voter registration is up to date and ready for Election Day. If you’ve moved, changed your name, or need to register, take a few minutes to check your registration today.

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

Solidarity looks like THIS! Legacy United/AFSCME, SEIU Local 49 and Oregon Nurses Association came together at Legacy Emanuel AND Legacy Good Sam today to say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Legacy Management, quit dragging your feet and give us a fair contract!

Special thanks to Dr. Tammy Carpenter for State House, Mitch Green for Portland City Council - District 4, Wise for Oregon and Travis Nelson - State Representative House District 44, for joining us on the picket line!

Oregon AFSCME is proud to endorse Elect Virginia Stapleton - State Senate District 11 for Oregon State Senate District 11. Stapleton is a persistent leader, as shown by her work on the Salem City Council. She worked tirelessly on the city budget to protect public services like the library, fire, and EMS, addressed key issues such as transportation, and now looks to the Oregon State Senate to do even more.

Endorsements are selected by Oregon AFSCME’s member-led PAC. To see our full list of endorsements, visit our elections page here: https://www.politicalaction.oregonafscme.org/elections2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! Join Legacy United, SEIU Local 49 and Oregon Nurses Association on the picket line as we tell Legacy management: ENOUGH is ENOUGH!

Picket Locations:
Legacy Emanuel on N Vancouver Ave & Graham St.
Legacy Good Samaritan on NW 22nd Ave & Marshall St.

Welsh For Oregon is Oregon AFSCME-endorsed for House District 21. Michael is an occupational safety professional who has seen firsthand the importance of affordable childcare, living wages, and strong workplace safety standards.

Oregon AFSCME’s member-led PAC selects endorsements. To see our full list of endorsements, visit our elections page: https://www.politicalaction.oregonafscme.org/elections2026

Oregon AFSCME endorses Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor. Throughout her career, Gov. Kotek has supported legislation to empower unions and working people. In 2025, against deep opposition from employers, she signed SB 916, legislation that lets striking workers collect unemployment insurance.

Oregon AFSCME’s member-led PAC selects endorsements. To see our full list of endorsements, visit our elections page: https://www.politicalaction.oregonafscme.org/elections2026

🚨 PICKET ALERT! 🚨

Legacy United, SEIU Local 49 and Legacy RN's at Oregon Nurses Association are fighting for and DESERVE job security, fair wages, and a safe workplace to provide patient care. Come join us on the picket line as we tell Legacy management: ENOUGH is ENOUGH!

Join us at Legacy Emanuel on N Vancouver Ave & Graham St., and at Legacy Good Samaritan on NW 22nd Ave & Marshall St.