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On November 9th, the Social Committee will be hosting our annual Unity Night at The Aerie at Eagle Landing (10220 SE Causey Ave, Happy Valley) where we will be having a Casino Night, appetizers, and a 50/50 raffle! Food will be provided and an optional cash bar will be available, so show up as you are, invite a friend or family member, and let's make this a night to remember! Our OFNHP colors are red, so wear red and show your union pride! We will be collecting unwrapped children's gifts for Presents from Partners to be distributed this holiday season.

The White House has recently announced that an additional $4.5 billion in student loan debt relief is available that will affect about 60,000 workers across the country. They are accomplishing this massive feat by updating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, bringing the total amount of debt foregiveness to over $175 billion for nearly five million people. But if we consider the PSLF then that number climes by an astounding $74 billion for a million of us. 

Many of our members are eligible to student debt relief with the PSLF, which provides debt relief after a set period of

Nearly 200 employees from the Technical bargaining unit at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon ratified their next union contract that will establish conditions for workers and ensure continuity of care in Bend. 100% of those workers who voted chose to ratify this contract, signifying a universal level of support for the agreement. These healthcare workers, who are members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP, AFT Local 5017), were fighting over issues like living wages and a voice on the job.

"The ratification of our new contract is a positive step forward

During yesterday’s negotiations with Labcorp we offered a framework for addressing the downsizing at Central Lab. Our primary objective is for everyone impacted by these changes to be offered an equivalent position, on the same shift and with the same pay.

Our proposal is intended to ensure that our members do not have to apply for positions and would be offered positions at OFNHP-represented locations, as well as at Halsey, based on seniority. We also affirmed our position on severance for those employees who do not secure one of these equivalent positions or choose to accept alternative

The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) was held in Chicago, Illinois, a historic center of the labor movement in the United States. The Oregon Delegation, consisting of 78 members, included 20 union representatives from 13 different unions, many affiliated with the Oregon AFL-CIO. Among the delegates was our very own OFNHP AFT 5017 member April Milan, a Physical Therapist at Sunnyside Medical Center and active member of our PEAC. 

When not attending the convention’s remarkable speeches from Democratic leaders, Oregon delegates engaged in organizing efforts with prominent figures such as

To OFNHP Board, Leadership, ad Union Members,

I hope this message finds you well. With the holiday season approaching, we are seeking your invaluable support for our Present from Partners program. This initiative is dedicated to providing essential assistance to union members in need during this special time of year.
At the core of our mission is solidarity. We are committed to standing by our union families, offering support in their most challenging times, and ensuring they know they are not alone. This commitment exemplifies the essence of the union: uniting to face challenges together within

We are so excited to share the news that we have come to a tentative agreement (TA) with the employer for our new collective bargaining agreement!

After months of tough negotiations and escalating collective action—including most recently our informational picket at the hospital—we've finally made the improvements we need in our work and compensation, including:

• A step and grade compensation structure so we know our annual wage increases year after year;

• Increased night shift differential;

• Strong successorship language giving us rights in case St Charles is bought by another health system;

• Fair

Picket August 15th at St. Charles Demanding Fair Union Contract and Safe Staffing

Bend, OR.—  Today, August 15th, the Technical employees at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon will be walking the picket line to demand that management agree to common sense proposals that will help secure safe staffing and living wages for healthcare workers. These healthcare professionals, who are members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP), AFT Local 5017, have been in negotiations over their next union contract for months. These are workers who are employed in high