08/26 Bargaining Update

PCL Bargaining Update: The Bargaining Team has been hard at work this week. On Tuesday we met with the City to put 4 counters back across the table. These were on articles 6 Contracting Out, Article 12 Seniority, Article 19 FMLA, and Article 33 Evaluations/Counseling. In each counter we returned to the language of our original proposals. These proposals have been crafted to meet the needs of our membership and won’t be dismissed because of the City’s preference for status quo. All those original proposals can be found here at the main bargaining page. https://www.laborers483.org/city-of-portland-pcl.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday members of the team have been in deep caucuses finalizing financial asks and our remaining few proposals. The team is committed to securing our member’s financial demands. In order to force the City to meet those demands, we need every member involved.

Negotiations with the City resume Tuesday August 30th.


Join the CAT: Our contract action team has also been hard at work. The CAT has held weekly meetings all month planning campaign actions, communicating contract needs from members, and scheduling events. CAT members have committed to doing what it takes to make this contract campaign a successful one. If you want to make sure this contract gets you the COLA, Wages, and contract changes you need, Join the CAT! Email james@liuna483.org with the subject line CAT.


483 Community Rally: The union and staff celebration at Matt Dishman Community Center is nearly here! Thursday September 1st LiUNA 483 is coming together to barbecue and build power. The Rec and PCL bargaining teams will be at this rally to talk to members about the contract and show them how to get involved. Come out to enjoy live music, good food, and the company of your LiUNA brothers and sisters. Friends and Family welcome!

When 
Thursday September 1st 3 pm-7pm
Where
Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott St, Portland, OR 97212, USA