OHSU Research Workers United

Our union is organizing for the betterment of all unclassified research workers. Our mission is to implement an ideal work environment with better wages, better benefits, adequate resources, and a better work-life balance.

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We filed for recognition of our union!

We wanted to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who signed an authorization card to form our new union and give a special shout out to everyone who helped gather signatures or talked to their

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Last Chance to Sign a Card!

We are excited to announce that our campaign to organize a union is the home stretch!

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It's Time to Sign Union Cards!

At long last, it's time for us to sign union cards! Signing a card is how you vote "yes" to forming a union.

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Rally to Close the Research Gap!

Join us for rally on the Mac Hall Lawn at noon on June 7th to tell OHSU to close the research gap!

National AFSCME News

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium workers are forming a union with AFSCME
Workers at a famed Chicago aquarium are forming a union through AFSCME Council 31. — May 3
Schuylkill Center workers prepare to negotiate first contract after forming union
Workers at Philadelphia environmental center are preparing for their first contract talks. — May 1
AFSCME members in Minnesota fight to keep public safety in public hands
Outlawing private prisons in Minnesota took AFSCME members 15 years of persistence. — May 1
Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone
In Polk County, Minnesota, people who request social services are often glad to meet Jason Omdahl. — Apr 29
On Workers’ Memorial Day, let’s recommit to expanding health and safety protections
This Workers Memorial Day, we honor the dead and fight for the living. — Apr 26