Posts tagged building inspections

    News Article ● Labor Strike Unions

    Largest union of Marion County employees authorizes strike

    September 13, 2026 // The most contentious issue in bargaining has been the county’s contribution to employees’ health insurance payments. The union had initially asked Marion County to contribute 95% toward its employees’ healthcare costs. The union said that three other unions that represent Marion County employees receive the 95% contribution.

    building inspections Community Corrections cost of living Dog Services environmental services Health and Human Services health insurance Labor Relations Board Marion County Marion County Employees Association Oregon public works SEUI Local 503 shift differential Strike vacations

    Strike

    Portland’s District Council of Trade Unions announces plans to strike

    January 27, 2022 // The president of the District Council of Trade Unions announced Thursday the labor coalition, which represents roughly 16% of the Portland city workforce, will soon go on strike over wages.

    AFSCME Local 189 building inspections Bureau of Transportation cost of living DCTU District Council of Trade Unions IBEW Local 48 inflation Machinists District Lodge No. 24 Operating Engineers Local 701 Oregon Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5 Plumbers Local 290 police Portland Portland city workforce private sector Rob Martineau. Strike ten day notice transportation vehicle repairs water bureau water treatment

    News Article ● Strike

    Portland union workers hold ‘practice picket’ at City Hall

    January 22, 2022 // Days after the 1100 members of the District Council of Trade Unions overwhelming voted to authorize a strike against the City of Portland, a practice picket was held outside City Hall.

    10-day notice AFSCME building inspections DCTU District Council of Trade Unions Oregon picket Portland Portland public services Rob Martineau. street repair wages water treatment