Author: Organizing Committee

How did we get to $100m?!?!

It has been an intense two weeks. From political whiplash to near-daily “updates” from city leaders about our work and budget—all while we are in active bargaining for a fair contract—it has felt difficult and stressful. This is not okay, and you are not alone.  

Our union has been digging into these “updates” because city leaders have been awfully opaque, with few details amid the business jargon and empty expressions of empathy.  

We want to share what we know and don’t know yet. And provide ways to channel our fear, anger, or distrust into positive action in support of city workers and the city we serve.   

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Digital Swag!

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 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

 

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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