The AFT PSRP leadership conference last month came chock-full of advice from activists on how to optimize campaigns, whether they focus on organizing, politics, a living wage or community service. PSRP co-chairs Carl Williams and Sarah Wofford led the proceedings. Williams is president of the Lawndale (Calif.) Federation of Classified Employees, a former school custodian and president of California’s classified members. Wofford is an accounting specialist for Rogue Community College and president of the Oregon School Employees Association. Eighteen AFT locals sent paraprofessionals and school-related personnel to Chicago April 10-12 for the conference.

As the Trump administration continues to attack higher education—cutting research grants, targeting free speech and restricting classroom materials—the AFT and the American Association of University Professors have unveiled a powerful new blueprint to restore and preserve higher education, just in time for the 2026 midterms.

May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is coming up and we are urging our members to attend the May Day events in your area. There are events at most locations across the country, and here in Oregon.

Oregon’s 2026 short legislative session has officially wrapped, and AFT-Oregon is proud to share our 2026 End-of-Session Report. Inside, you’ll find an overview of the legislative session, a breakdown of our policy and budget priorities, highlights of member engagement and advocacy efforts, and the outcomes of key bills and funding decisions.

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Annual Spring Training, which will be held Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Portland Community College Sylvania campus.

Each year, AFT-Oregon offers its members a full day of classes on building leadership skills and union power. This year, we are revamping our schedule to provide a more structured, deep-dive learning experience that builds our collective power and expertise across the state.