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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).

Members bring joy to children through Presents from Partners event

Members brought Christmas to over 240 children whose families are homeless or struggling.

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.

AFT-Oregon member Michael Dembrow Sworn in as State Senator

Congratulations to AFT-Oregon and Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) member Michael Dembrow, Oregon's newest state senator!

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1 and 9—the anti-worker initiatives—as well as the chief petitioners for several revenue-raising initiatives, have withdrawn their proposed initiatives for the 2014 ballot.

Members take action on tuition relief, revenue and inclusion on boards

AFT-Oregon members are out in force, testifying at the Capitol to make sure our voices are heard. In the 2014 February session, Legislators are considering bills to ensure property taxes from corporations are still collected for school funding; to include graduate student voices on local institutional boards; to institute a “fixed tuition” rate for all regional universities; and to provide “free tuition” to attend community college.

What is the Political Action Fund?

AFT-Oregon’s Political Action Fund (PAF) is part of the political action arm of AFT-Oregon. It
builds our union’s power and makes sure we have a strong voice to advocate for all workers.
PAF makes politics work for education and working families by:

2014 AFT-Oregon Convention

AFT-Oregon's 62nd annual convention is scheduled for April 4-6, 2014, in Sunriver. With delegates to elect, and resolutions and amendment proposals to approve for submission, it’s time to take action to make sure your Local is represented at the 2014 Convention.

Working America helping with ACA sign ups

Working America, a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO is helping those without insurance to sign up for new health plans under the Affordable Care Act. This service is available to all citizens, regardless of union affiliation.

Exclusive Member Benefits

NEW BENEFIT! AFT-Oregon has teamed with NW Scrubs, a company specializing in workplace uniforms, footwear and other needs, to offer 25% off of all footwear purchases in our stores and online. Make sure you have logged onto the AFT-Oregon website by using the Sign In box on the right side of this website. Then, CLICK HERE for your discount today.

New members are eligible for FREE 10K life insurance in first year of membership. Click here and sign up today!
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2013-14 AFT+ Benefits Booklet