The Voice of Oregon's Workers

Activism on Marquam Hill

July 31, 2019 Oregon AFL-CIO Season 1 Episode 16
Activism on Marquam Hill
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
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The Voice of Oregon's Workers
Activism on Marquam Hill
Jul 31, 2019 Season 1 Episode 16
Oregon AFL-CIO

On this month’s episode we talk to the leaders of AFSCME Local 328.  Local 328’s nearly 7,000 members make the Oregon Health and Sciences University run and they have just declared impasse in bargaining for the first time in over 20 years. Learn about how Local 328 is organizing and fighting for a fair contract, and how their struggle is part of a wave of activism and collective action that is sweeping Oregon and the country.

Guests

  • Matt Hilton, President, AFSCME Local 328 
  • Michael Stewart, Vice President, AFSCME Local 328

Credits 

  • Introduction by Tom Chamberlain, President, Oregon AFL-CIO 
  • Hosted by Graham Trainor, Chief of Staff, Oregon AFL-CIO
  • Produced by Russell Sanders, Communications Director, Oregon AFL-CIO 
Show Notes

On this month’s episode we talk to the leaders of AFSCME Local 328.  Local 328’s nearly 7,000 members make the Oregon Health and Sciences University run and they have just declared impasse in bargaining for the first time in over 20 years. Learn about how Local 328 is organizing and fighting for a fair contract, and how their struggle is part of a wave of activism and collective action that is sweeping Oregon and the country.

Guests

  • Matt Hilton, President, AFSCME Local 328 
  • Michael Stewart, Vice President, AFSCME Local 328

Credits 

  • Introduction by Tom Chamberlain, President, Oregon AFL-CIO 
  • Hosted by Graham Trainor, Chief of Staff, Oregon AFL-CIO
  • Produced by Russell Sanders, Communications Director, Oregon AFL-CIO