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

With SNAP benefits set to end, Alaska eligibility worker sees perfect storm brewing
Cutting SNAP benefits will be a gut punch for needy Alaskans, member says. — Oct 31
Los Angeles County Museum of Art workers announce plans to join AFSCME
Workers at the LA County Art Museum are forming a union through AFSCME. — Oct 30
A Wisconsin eligibility specialist sees 'desperate' situation as funding for SNAP, Head Start ends
A Wisconsin eligibility specialist warns of serious harm to communities as funding for SNAP and Head Start runs out on Nov. 1. — Oct 29
Federal workers win as judge further halts Trump’s shutdown layoffs
Federal workers won big this week as a federal judge further barred the Trump administration from carrying out layoffs based on the shutdown. — Oct 29
More Philly cultural workers join wave of union organizing
Workers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are joining AFSCME. — Oct 28