OFNHP members have several opportunities this month to connect with union members and organizers from across Oregon and build skills for defending our communities and our democracy. Oregon Labor United for Democracy, a coalition bringing together unions and labor organizations from across the state, is hosting a series of gatherings and trainings throughout September.

These events include an organizers’ gathering, an online training on building durable solidarity and working together under pressure, and an in-person de-escalation and street safety training. Check out the opportunities below and

Beginning Friday, September 11, ODOT will close all southbound lanes of I-5 through the Rose Quarter, between I-405 and I-84, for up to five weeks. The closure is expected to cause significant congestion and increased travel times throughout the Portland area.

To help reduce unnecessary travel during the closure, OFNHP’s Tigard Union Hall will temporarily adjust its in-person office availability.

During the closure, in-person office hours at the Tigard Union Hall will generally be 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. when the office is open. We strongly encourage members who need to visit the union hall to

Dozens of healthcare workers, patients and community supporters gathered outside Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center on August 12 to stand with Meridian Park Techs as they continue their fight for a fair second union contract.

A huge proportion of the Tech bargaining unit turned out for the rally after months of negotiations in which Legacy has continued to push back against some of the workers’ central priorities, including fair wage increases, differential parity with Legacy RNs, and basic union security language that is standard in private-sector healthcare union contracts.

But before workers

Are you interested in helping AFT, AFL-CIO, and other Oregon AFT locals ensure labor and healthcare champions get elected to state-level office?

If so, be sure to complete this form by Friday 8/21/26 at 5PM to submit your interest, and read below for more details!

OFNHP is excited to offer an opportunity funded through our national unions to support important local campaigns through Election Day. This work will include helping to educate and engage other union members, community members, and critical voters to ensure OFNHP has legislators who will fight for our AFT priorities in Salem!

Alongside

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the independent federal agency responsible for upholding the NLRA, ruled on July 22 that PeaceHealth illegally changed the health insurance of its Professional employees. These workers are members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP, AFT Local 5017, AFL-CIO) and have been bargaining their first union contract since last year. Labor law prohibits employers from unilaterally making changes to wages, working conditions, and benefits while unionized employees are bargaining a first contract. The government agency has now

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