Bargaining Reopener 2026

CPPW won our 1st contract on June 18, 2025 after 14 months of negotiations with the City of Portland. Securing our contract was the foundation.

The reopener is an agreement in the contract where certain articles will be renegotiated starting in January 2026. This was a strategic decision to secure the protections, rights, and benefits of our 1st contract, then set a time to revisit specific articles when missing information would be clearer or more available.

A reopener cemented our wins, gave us time to prepare, and makes space to improve specific articles without delaying the entire contract.  

Four Articles are being reopened for bargaining:

  • Wages (Article 16)
  • Reductions in Workforce and Layoffs (Article 22)
  • Standby and Callback Pay (Article 27)
  • Hours of Work (Article 24)

Proposals

During bargaining, both CPPW and the City may make proposals and counter-proposals to update the above articles. Click the arrows to view proposals.

Wages (Article 16)
Article 16 – CPPW – Proposal _3-19-26 (1)Download

Reductions in Workforce and Layoffs (Article 22)

No proposals yet

Standby and Callback Pay (Article 27)
Article 27 CPPW- Article 27 CPPW- Standby Callback Proposal_1-29-26Download
Hours of Work (Article 24)
Article 24 – CPPW – Hours of Work Proposal_2-10-26 (1)Download

Other Leaves (Article 13)
Article 13 – Citty – OTHER LEAVES Proposal _3-13-26Download

Other Documents

1/16/2026 – Ground Rules (Finalized)

How you can help get a strong contract:

Sign your union card. 

The City will not willingly give us a strong contract that we deserve. We have to demonstrate that we are united front that will take action together to achieve our goals of consistent wages, better working conditions, and stronger protections.  Signing your card is the first action – and one of the biggest actions – you can take to show you want a strong contract. Sign your card here!

Attend Bargaining

Check out the CPPW calendar for dates and times to attend in person. This is an important show of strength and support!

You may also request a link to view negotiations if you have an accommodation need.

Provide testimony or support contract development

Do you have special insight into a particular area (over time, paid leave, remote work, etc). We will be looking for people to testify about why our contract matters and people to help write up contract provisions. Email bargaining@cppwunion.org to connect.

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