Union

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.

The Clackamas County Employees’ Association, which represents more than 1,300 county workers, had authorized a strike earlier this month.

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.

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.

A coalition of contractors has argued the move is an unconstitutional power grab.

A bill that would make Oregon a pioneer in the practice squeaked through the Senate on Thursday.

A commissioner faces felony charges. Meanwhile, the county's largest union is on the brink of a strike.

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.

Nurses will vote on the proposed deal over the weekend. If approved, they would return to work Feb. 26.

Labor groups argue the bill would extend a crucial lifeline to workers. Employers say it would lead to longer strikes.