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

As Kaiser strike enters fourth week, UNAC/UHCP members hold the line for patient care
Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals are holding the line for better conditions for both providers and patients. — Feb 19
FEMA cuts would harm emergency response mission, AFSCME members warn
AFSCME members explain how cuts to FEMA would harm emergency response work in the states — Feb 19
Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing
The latest annual report on union membership by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the power of the union difference. — Feb 19
Despite the odds, workers at Utah’s first library union win contract
AFSCME members who work for the Salt Lake City Public Library have achieved their first union contract. — Feb 18
AFSCME members speak out in court case to protect child care affordability
After the Trump administration froze child care funding to five states for political reasons, child care providers who are AFSCME members are fighting back. — Feb 18