Tag: Discord

Get free union swag and backgrounds!

Join Worker Wednesdays with your CPPW gear

Worker wednesdays - wear your union swag every wednesday!

Every Wednesday CPPW members wear union swag and colors to show support for your Bargaining Team & for a strong contract!

We have both physical and digital swag that is available to all CPPW members!

Physical swag: t-shirts and more!

people wearing CPPW t-shirts

CPPW has t-shirts, lanyards, and button pins available for all members.

Need a t-shirt, lanyard, or button, email info@cppwunion.org or ask your steward! We’ll deliver or you can pick up at various City offices.

Digital swag: backgrounds and logos!

Backgrounds for virtual meetings

CPPW background - beige

Teams & Zoom background
Simple design

Download >

CPPW background - vivid yellow with skyline

Teams & Zoom background
Portland skyline

Download >

CPPW background with Portland seal - white + abstract

Teams & Zoom background
Abstract with Portland seal

Download >

CPPW video call background - office scene with logo

Teams & Zoom background
Office scene

Download >

How to download these images
  1. Select the image.
  2. In the window that opens, right-click the image and select Save Image.
How to install the CPPW background in Teams
  • At the pre-join page or during a call, select Effects > Video Effects
  • Select More video effects > Add new to upload your image file
  • The image will look reversed to you, but it will display correctly for everyone else. If that doesn’t happen, select the camera icon below your preview video, then select More video settings > Mirror my video
How to install the CPPW background in Zoom
  • From the video menu or during a call, select Video Settings
  • Scroll down to Background & Filters
  • Select the plus sign (+) and upload your image file
  • Text backward? In Video Settings, scroll to the Video tab and select/deselect Mirror my video

Logos for avatars or profile pics

CPPW logo Teams / Zoom avatar (transparent)
Profile pic | Transparent background
CPPW logo Teams / Zoom avatar / profile pic (white background)
Profile pic | White background
How to download these images
  1. Select the image.
  2. In the window that opens, right-click the image and select Save Image.
How to change your profile pic in Teams
  • Open the account manager at the top right of your Teams screen
  • Select the camera icon & upload the logo file
How to change your profile pic in Zoom
  • In the navigation menu, select Profile
  • Select your profile picture & upload the logo file

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.   

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