Your union Bargaining Team has been working to update our contract with the City for almost 150 days. Progress has slowed dramatically.
CPPW email update – Rally at City Hall on Wed. September 16!
If You Do One Thing – This Is It!
The single most important thing you can do next week is attend the 9/16 Just Practicing Rally with a group of friends & coworkers.
When it comes to settling union contracts, the City of Portland has a history of dragging their feet. This year is no different.
As the bargaining team continues mediation, one thing is absolutely clear – this contract, your wages, any cost of living adjustments will only be won by CPPW members taking action together.
Just Practicing Rally
All City Union Rally at City Hall
Wed, Sept 16, 5:30-7 p.m.
4th Ave entrance of City Hall
Details and RSVP link in the email.
CPPW email update – Vote Now! CPPW Executive Board At Large position
Voting September: Ballot #1 out now to elect a new member of the Executive Board! Election closes on Thurs, Sept. 17 at 9 p.m.
All CPPW card-signed members received a ballot via email on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at noon to fill one Executive Board At Large position.
At Large Position Candidates (alphabetical):
- Aspen Brown
- Nickolas Hash
- Priscilla Wu
Candidate bios and other election information is on the CPPW website.
Meet & greet with candidates Thurs, Sept 10, 5:30-7:30pm at Great Notion Brewing, 2444 NW 28th (updated location!)
Voting September: Ballot #2 coming soon! Question on the ballot: Will your union endorse the Participatory Budgeting ballot measure? Check the email for full details.
CPPW email update – September Union Events to Settle this Contract!
September actions for everyone: Join your union for a month full of activities and actions as we work toward a fair contract!
Check out the email for opportunities to learn, activate, and connect—including an all-City union rally outside the September 16 City Council meeting to make our voices heard.
Nothing will happen without you – so take a look, mark your calendars, and get ready to put the pressure on.
September events:
- Sept. 2 Solidarity with the Protec17 Practice Picket
- Sept. 8 CPPW Executive Board Candidate Q&A
- Sept. 9 Contract & Mediation Info Session #1
- Sept. 10 CPPW Social Hour with Executive Board & Candidates
- Sept. 16 All City Union Rally at City Hall!
- Sept. 17 General Membership Meeting
- Sept. 22 Contract & Mediation Info Session #2
- Sept. 25 Strike Fundraiser with Dolly Parton Movie Night: 9 to 5
CPPW email update – Mediation Day 1: No Progress
TL;DR: The City brought no proposals to mediation while spending a lot of money on executive managers. It’ll take member action to settle this contract.
Highlights include:
- Bargaining Team Report Back
- What You Can Do
- Contract Details
- Member Spotlight
CPPW email update – General membership meeting follow-up
TL;DR: There are big things happening at your union! In case you couldn’t make it to the meeting on Thursday or if you need reminders, here it is!
Highlights include:
- Important Event: Mediation Clap Back Aug 25
- Nominations are Open for CPPW Executive Board At Large Position
- Staffing Update
- Contract Bargaining Update
- City Council Candidate Scorecard
- Call for Election Committee – Critical but contained work!
- Professional Development Fund has new request form