A union dedicated to the professional workers at the City of Portland
This is where we’re at in the bargaining process:
All bargaining updates can be found here.
The only way we get these things is by signing our union cards, working together, and showing the City that we matter.
We are coming to the end of our bargaining – one way or another. As we enter this pivotal bargaining season, there are several opportunities this month to get updates on what’s happening in mediation, where we are at, where the City is at, and what we have to do to get the contract we deserve.
Our members are our greatest strength! Many of you have shown up to make your voices heard and it’s had a true impact on City leaders.
This spreadsheet shows some of the most important articles and how our position compares to what the City has stated they want.
Show your union colors virtually!
Stay in touch on social media and by using the CPPW Discord.
To download these images, click the link, right click the image and select “Save Image”:
Video call background for Teams, Zoom
Video call background 2 for Teams, Zoom
Video call background for Teams, Zoom – with Portland seal
CPPW Profile picture – White Background, Transparent
Installing the video call background:
Teams
• At the pre-join page or during a call, select Effects, then Video Effects
• Select More video effects and upload the image file
• Text backwards? Select the Video Settings icon and select “Mirror my video”
Zoom
• From the video menu or during a call, select Video Settings
• Scroll down to Background & Filters
• Select the plus sign (+) and upload the image file
• Text backwards? In the Video Settings, scroll to the “Video” tab and select/deselect “Mirror my video”
Set the CPPW logo as a profile picture to appear while your camera is off:
Teams
• Open the account manager at the top right of a Teams screen
• Click the camera icon & upload the logo file
Zoom
• In the navigation menu, select “Profile”
• Click your profile picture & upload the logo file
Welcome to the newest Executive Board members:
At Large Position 1 (Portland Building):
Stacy Brewster (he/him), Coordinator II, PBOT
Stacy has worked at the city since 2008, first as a Commissioner’s Rep in City Hall for 10 years, then as a Coordinator on the communications team at PBOT as a writer, copy editor, and web lead, with a policy and training focus on language access, digital accessibility, and plain language. A longtime member of the Queer Alliance and City Disability Network resource groups, he is a staunch advocate for queer, trans, and disability rights in the workplace, including hybrid and remote work. An Oregon Literary Arts fellow in drama, and published fiction writer and poet, Stacy has also worked in television, advertising, nonprofits, publishing, and political campaigns. He’s focused on securing a strong contract, growing our capacity to connect with both new and seasoned staff, and helping guide our communications for the fights to come.
At Large Position 2:
August Burns (they/them), Coordinator II BPS (Multifamily and Commercial Building Decarbonization Project Manager for PCEF)
I’ve been with the city for about a year and a half in total, with PCEF since August 2024. I’m looking forward to helping advocate for a strong contract, equitable policies, and strong member engagement. I hope to put my community digital engagement and website management skills to use for the good of the union. I want to help build whatever systems and tools are needed to support the growth of CPPW & our members. This work and union are important to me because I am a lifetime Portlander; I believe in this city and the workers that bring it to life – a strong and supported union make for a great workforce, which in turn makes a great city. I’m honored to be apart of this.