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City of Portland Contract Negotiations Stall Amid Labor Disputes

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The City of Portland is facing potential strikes from two unions as contract negotiations stall. City of Portland Professional Workers has set a strike date for November 9, while Laborers Local 483 declared an impasse on October 27. Separately, Professional & Technical Employees Local 17 reached an agreement that includes a 3% cost-of-living increase retroactive to July 1, 2026, and future COLAs based on the consumer price index, which must be approved by the city council on November 18.

From nwlaborpress.org

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The ongoing labor impasses and contract disputes directly affect the financial operations of the City of Portland. Kari Koch, who represents city employees, stated that the city's final offer is insufficient to provide a real cost-of-living adjustment that keeps pace with inflation.

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Who's involved

  • City of PortlandThe municipal government where contract negotiations are taking place.
  • Kari KochPresident of City of Portland Professional Workers, representing city employees.

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