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City of Portland Professional Workers Union

A union dedicated to the professional workers at the City of Portland

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PO Box 8193
Portland, OR 97207

CPPW Members are Essential Workers

quote: I make sure that the $1.6 billion dollar Clean Energy Fund makes it into the hands of workers on frontlines of climate change. I run workforce development, contractor programs, and review grant funding. without my work, climate work is delayed and the city's climate goals aren't met. we can't do this work without workers. settle this contract now.
quote: city workers must be compensated fairly and appropriately. it's simply the right thing to do, for workers and for the people of portland who need the vital services our work provides.
quote: as public employees, we're often behind the curve on compensation. a cost of living adjustment allows us to live in the city we serve and adds up to basic decency and respect for city workers. it's that simple.
quote: I help staff the planning commission, which is a legislative body that works on affordable housing, economic development, and transportation planning. our work is essential and we should have a clear path to career development and wages that are commensurate with the vital work we do. settle this contract now.
quote: I am often the first person to respond to questions from the public when they need help of advice. I provide the information they are seeking. without these services the public would go days, even weeks or months without answers or help. the city needs to settle this contract in order to keep this city running.
quote: last night we had two, unexpected water main breaks. our work requires emergency response times at all hours. water quality and pressure are essential. honor this work with a fair and equitable contract.
quote: mayor wilson talks about supporting unions and yet wants to undermine our wages at the bargaining table. it's blatant disrespect to Portland's working families.
quote: we help raise community members voices to inform decisions on park projects. without community engagement, projects would take a lot longer or not happen at all. our work is vital to what makes Portland Portland. Settle this contract now.
quote: our services are necessary to this city. workers should be treated that way. nothing is getting done without procurement. we need a fair and equitable contract now.
Quote: I do not feel respected by City leadership. on one hand they demoted or laid off many long time City employees to thoughtlessly attempt to plug budget gaps. then turnaround to offer millions in severance to executive staff. that is not right!
quote: the training department oversees all teh training of 911 dispatchers. our team supports the training academy, continued educaiton and all state credits. 911 operators are one of the most essential jobs in the whole city. they need support staff to serve and succeed. our work is vital. settle this contract now.
Posted on November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Author CPPW TeamCategories Media

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