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We need to share an update with our members about the current state of contract implementation and the reasons progress has not moved as quickly as it should.

Your RN Bargaining Unit leaders are volunteers who also work full-time in Kaiser departments. During bargaining, the Employer released us from our regular assignments so we could participate. We are no longer in bargaining; we are now in implementation. Like many of you, we work in short-staffed units with little or no backfill. Kaiser often gives short notice for implementation meetings, which forces us to choose between attending and

Ever been interested in helping with OFNHP’s social media? Join us on October 7th at 6 p.m. for a Communications Training and Orientation to learn more about what we do, how we do it, and how you can get involved with our Communications Committee!

The Communications Committee is a way for members to get involved in creating content for OFNHP’s social media. That can include taking photos and videos of members at union events and actions, helping create short videos, developing memes and other social media content, and working together on creative projects that help highlight what OFNHP members

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

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