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Union at crosshairs of Portland’s proposed budget cuts raises alarm over looming layoffs
Facing sweeping budget cuts and a major city restructuring, the City of Portland Professional Workers Union warns of disproportionate layoffs as negotiations over layoff protections stall.
Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's executive order that would cancel collective bargaining rights for federal employees represented by the National Treasury Employees Union.
Clackamas County reaches new contract with employee union, avoiding strike
The Clackamas County Employees’ Association, which represents more than 1,300 county workers, had authorized a strike earlier this month.
University of Oregon faculty ratifies new contract, avoiding strike
An email sent by United Academics of UO president Mike Urbancic to union members Friday afternoon said 97% of the faculty members who cast a ballot voted to ratify the deal.
What you need to know about UO faculty union’s potential strike on Monday
United Academics of the University of Oregon has announced its intent to strike as early as Monday, the start of Spring Term, unless it can reach a deal on a new contract. UO’s Office of the Provost said it will not cancel the term if a strike happens.
Politics
Judge blocks Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s requirement for union labor on many state projects
A coalition of contractors has argued the move is an unconstitutional power grab.

Politics
Oregon bill to give striking workers unemployment pay passes Senate
A bill that would make Oregon a pioneer in the practice squeaked through the Senate on Thursday.

Politics
Clackamas County roiled by commissioner’s criminal case, union tensions
A commissioner faces felony charges. Meanwhile, the county's largest union is on the brink of a strike.
Portland State faculty union steps closer to potential strike, declaring impasse in contract negotiations
Administrators and faculty members continue to work toward a deal, but an impasse declaration sets off a process that could lead to the union’s first-ever strike at PSU.
Providence nurses reach another tentative deal
Nurses will vote on the proposed deal over the weekend. If approved, they would return to work Feb. 26.