Is the City Trying to Scare Us?

Did Halloween come early this month?

Were you spooked by Michael Jordan’s message yesterday connecting our current bargaining and the city’s budget next year? Did you hear the ghostly whispered threat of layoffs? In this year of relentless, ongoing change and transition, don’t let these tricks scare you.

The three unions, CPPW and our partners at AFSCME and DCTU, bargaining now for fair contracts are absolutely not to blame for the city’s finances.

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Oct 15 Bargaining Update

On October 14, 2024, CPPW Bargaining Team met with the City and exchanged the following proposals:

  • Holiday: CPPW Counter Proposal focused on allowing up to 5 flexible holidays. This would allow members to use some of your holiday hours for days that are culturally appropriate for you. Also prioritized securing fair compensation for members who are required to work on holidays.
  • Performance Incentive Leave: CPPW Counter Proposal creates a system for receiving additional hours of leave based on your job performance. This is not management leave, but is up to 80 hours of additional leave based on a clear and equitable system.

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September Union Activities

CPPW Picnic invite, all text below.September 9, Noon-1pm
Solidarity at the Table – Attend Contract Negotiations
Come to room 108 of The Portland Building

Wear blue and gold, we’ll be talking about wages & the economics of our contract!

Note: you must attend negotiations on your breaks or flex time. This is an in-person event, but if you have an ADA accommodation that prevents you from coming downtown, we can request a link for you.

September 9, All Day
High Viz Day – CPPW Solidarity around the City!

Join from work, home, in person, or virtually. Wherever you are, CPPW is! Join your coworkers in a day of visibility by wearing union colors and changing your virtual background/picture (download here).

And, Yes, we want RSVPs for Viz Day!

September 14, noon-4pm
CPPW Member Picnic
You are all invited to a family-friendly picnic at Peninsula Park!

CPPW will provide burgers and hot dogs (with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options). Feel free to bring a non-alcoholic beverage, side, or snack to share. This event is family friendly with arts and crafts and lawn games for kids of all ages. You do not need to be a card-signed member to join us! Find us near the playground (6400 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217).

RSVP to the picnic (then attend the picnic!) and you’ll be entered to win raffle prizes like Portland Thorns tickets, Portland Pickles gear, a union swag bag, and more.

RSVP for any or all of these early Strong Contract September events here.