The Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) convention was a huge success this year over July 21-23 at the convention center in Wenatchee, with more than 300 delegates from unions across Washington state in attendance, including firefighters, ironworkers, nurses, and transit drivers. Our president, Sarina Roher, gave a moving speech about her journey in the labor movement.

A variety of resolutions were passed on topics including data centers, protections for farm workers, and labor's endorsement of MGP. These resolutions are not only a call to action, but also demonstrate labor's support for

On August 12 at 5:30 p.m., Technical healthcare professionals at Legacy Meridian Park Hospital will rally for justice and fairness. The rally is being organized by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP, AFT Local 5017, AFL-CIO) as part of a years-long campaign to secure living wages, safe staffing, and strong union rights at Meridian Park.

The technical employees—who include Respiratory Therapists, Surgical Techs, Imaging Techs, and other healthcare professionals—unionized in 2023 amid concerns over Legacy's financial instability and its attempted merger with OHSU

Last week, OFNHP delegates joined union members from across the country at the AFT National Convention, the union’s highest governing body, to help shape the direction of our national union for the coming years. From our hospitals to our schools and our public services, we are the workers who make this country run.

The convention ended with exciting news for Oregon: OFNHP President Sarina Roher was elected an AFT Vice President, giving Oregon healthcare workers a stronger voice in the national leadership of our union and a seat at the table as AFT sets its priorities for the future. She joins

Kaiser recently released its new Northwest Region Parking Management and Enforcement Policy, which formally lays out who can park where, how parking rules will be enforced, and what happens when someone violates those rules.

For most employees at Sunnyside Medical Center, the policy largely reflects the parking rules we have already been living under. Staff are expected to park in designated employee parking areas, and Security Services will use both patrols and license plate recognition technology to enforce the policy. Repeat violations can eventually result in vehicle immobilization or

There are still open spots for the trainings tomorrow (Friday, May 29th) and Saturday, May 30th for the free "Direct Action, Direct Care" trainings being sponsored by OFNHP! These are open to the community as well, so feel free to share with colleagues, friends, and family that may be interested. Each participant will receive a 2-year First Aid Certification following completion of the class.

“Direct Action, Direct Care: A First Aid Workshop” is a three-hour, hands-on course from AFT designed to prepare individuals to serve as emergency first-aid responders in protest and direct-action settings