OHSU Research Workers United

Our union is over 1,900 OHSU research workers in pursuit of better working conditions, strong careers, and improving strength and sustainability in medical science.

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Bargaining Update - August 18th, 2025

As we progress further into bargaining and towards escalating our appeal for a strong first contract, your union m

National AFSCME News

From organizing to outcomes: San Antonio local builds power to strengthen their city
Members of AFSCME Local 2021 in San Antonio won important gains as the cost of living rises. — Nov 20
Facing an affordability crisis, nearly 40K workers for the University of California system went on strike
Facing astronomical costs, almost 40,000 workers for the University of California system went on a two-day strike. — Nov 19
Regina is the bomb!
Regina Henderson, a utility worker at Rutgers University and member of AFSCME Local 888 (New Jersey Council 63), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Nov 19
In ‘major victory,’ judge protects collective bargaining rights of VOA workers
Voice of America (VOA) workers, many of the AFSCME members, won big in federal court when a judge ruled to protect their collective bargaining rights. — Nov 18
AFSCME members in Columbus fight back against public health cuts
In Columbus, Ohio, AFSCME members are fighting federal public health funding cuts. — Nov 13