Thousands of members of the American Federation of Teachers from across the nation gathered in Pittsburgh from July 12-16, 2018, at the 2018 National Convention. Click here to learn more.
Hundreds of proud members of the PCC Federation of Classified Employees (PCCFCE, AFT Local 3922) gathered to send a clear message to the Supreme Court and anti-worker organizations: they’re sticking to their union.
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned 40 years of precedent by making it illegal for unions of public workers to collect fees from employees who are not members, but are represented in contract negotiations and grievances. Click here for resources.
Over 150 assembled delegates, members and guests held the AFT-Oregon Convention on May 4-6, 2018, in downtown Portland. Delegates debated policy on education, legislative and social justice issues, all of which helps set the direction for AFT-Oregon in the coming years.
Oregon State University Faculty Win Majority Support for Union
Official Filing Sets Path for Collective Bargaining and a First Contract for 2,400 Faculty
CORVALLIS, Ore.—A decisive majority of faculty at Oregon State University have declared their support for unionization in an official petition filed today with the Oregon Employment Relations Board.
Members of the AFT-Oregon Political and Legislative Affairs Committee have announced their first round of AFT-Oregon candidate endorsements for the 2018 election.
“We had to make a lot of difficult decisions, but we are thrilled with the slate of candidates running for office in 2018,” says Jaime Rodriguez, chair of the committee and Vice President-Political Action for AFT-Oregon. “We are also proud to stand with our AFT-Oregon Legislative Champions who have consistently stood up for our members’ values in Salem.”