Your Contract

Your contract is the set of rights and protections CPPW members have won together through negotiations and collective action.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Download the full contract:

Collective Bargaining AGreement (PDF) >

If you’re unclear on how a section applies in your situation, reach out to another CPPW member – stewards and organizers can help you walk through it.

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Bargaining Reopener Proposals (2026)

CPPW won its 1st contract on June 18, 2025, after 14 months of negotiation with the City of Portland. In 2026, the bargaining team returned to the table to revisit four specific articles:

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

Read the current proposals and more about the bargaining reopener >

Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)

MOUs are agreements CPPW has made with the City that update or clarify parts of the contract. Many take effect immediately and stay in place until incorporated into the next contract.

View MOUs >

Class Comp Committee

The Class Comp Committee (CCC) is a joint project created during CPPW’s first contract negotiations to redesign the entire classification system for CPPW members. Since 2025, CPPW members and Bureau of Human Resources staff have been working together to review consultant recommendations, revise draft class specifications, and build a clearer, more accurate structure for all classifications.

These recommendations will inform the wage system for the 2026 contract reopener. BHR makes the final determination on classifications, but CPPW members’ expertise and participation – reviewing drafts, attending focus groups, and responding to outreach – are what ensure the system reflects the real work we do.

Learn more about the Class Comp Committee >

Need help understanding the contract?

If you’re unsure how something in the contract applies – or you’re seeing something at work that doesn’t feel right – you don’t have to sort it out alone. Other CPPW members can help you talk it through and figure out next steps together.

Reach out in whatever way works best for you:

We’re a union because we show up for one another. When questions come up, we work through them collectively.