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Dittrich honored at Hall of Fame for "breakaway rim"

Toby Dittrich, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) member and physics instructor at Portland Community College was honored this week by the Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, Massachusetts, for co-invention of the “breakaway rim.”

Ramirez brings message of solidarity to convention delegates

Ramon Ramirez received a standing ovation from AFT-Oregon delegates during the opening convention session.

Why I joined the union: Tim Burgard

Tim Burgard, a campus safety officer at Lewis and Clark College was instrumental in helping to organize co-workers into Local 4912 (LCCSSA).

CGE fundraiser sets new record to assist needy families

Local 6069 (CGE), with help from Local 3544 (GTFF) members raised a record $5555.55 for the Linn-Benton food share this fall at the annual Civil War Brew-Off.

Calling all Leaders: Register for AFT NW Leadership Forum

AFT Northwest Leadership Forum is a leadership training program, co-sponsored by the AFT LEAD Program, AFT-Oregon, AFT Washington, OFNHP, OSEA, and AFT. It focuses on subjects essential for development and maintenance of dynamic and effective Locals and the Union as an institution.

Conference Registration

Mail in your registration fee by July 17 to AFT NW Leadership Forum, AFT-Oregon, AFT, AFL-CIO, 10228 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219. Make checks for the $100 fee per participant payable to AFT-Oregon.

Register online at https://leadernet.aft.org/webform/2014-aft-northwest-leadership-forum

Registration is not complete until payment is received.

Accommodations

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Reservation deadline is July 17. Ask for the AFT group rate.

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Looking for a great training program to sharpen your skills as a Local leader? Register today for AFT NW Leadership Forum.

"Safe Roads Act" and immigration reform among resolutions approved by delegates

Delegates to Convention breezed through proposed constitution and bylaws amendments and resolutions in the Saturday general session. The following are a list of action approved in Saturday’s general session.

President Rives: “We Must Continue to Build a Movement for Real Change”

“This last year has been a wake-up call for many in Oregon’s labor movement,” said David Rives, AFT-Oregon President in his State of the Union address to convention delegates. Rives was referring to AFT-Oregon members’ response to a recent threat of an anti-worker ballot initiative which was ultimately withdrawn.

Rodriguez and Lowndes appointed to Executive Council

Jaime Rodriguez, longtime activist and member of Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) was appointed to fill the AFT-Oregon Vice-President for Political Action seat. Sarah Grider, Local 3922 (PCCFCE) stepped down last month from the position after resigning from her position at PCC to finish a bachelors degree through Marylhurst University in Lake Oswego. Rodriguez was the 2013 recipient of the AFT-Oregon John Connor Award for his tireless work on numerous election campaigns.

AFT-Oregon welcomed Debra Mayo-Kelley as the new field representative in February. Mayo-Kelley brings a wealth of experience from her previous union leadership role and staff positions as field representative and organizing director.

President Rives on Withdrawal of Anti-worker Initiatives in Oregon

Chief petitioners for Initiative Petitions 1 and 9—the anti-worker initiatives—as well as the chief petitioners for several revenue-raising initiatives, have withdrawn their proposed initiatives for the 2014 ballot.