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Oregon Tilth Certified Organic faces two charges of violating labor law
Oregon Tilth Workers United, an affiliate of OPEIU Local 11, filed the unfair labor practice charges for discrimination and status quo violation last month. Corvallis, OR - Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 11, on behalf of its Oregon...
New contract at Columbia Wellness add AI protections, boosts wages
LONGVIEW, Washington -- Workers at Columbia Wellness in Longview who are represented by OPEIU Local 11 won a new contract that establishes first-time protections against automation and artificial intelligence (AI) for about 115 workers at the behavioral health...
October 2025 General Membership Meeting
OPEIU Local 11 seeks collaboration as Cowlitz Tribe purchases Columbia River Mental Health
The union, which represents about 90 employees at the clinic, wants to ensure continuity of services, jobs Vancouver, Washington – Office and Professional Employees International Union (OEPIU) Local 11 on Monday, July 14, sent an official letter asking to...
Reed College housing advisors ratify first union contract
OPEIU Local 11 Executive Secretary Treasurer Howard Bell, left, speaks at a rally in October 2023 announcing Reed housing advisors' decision to unionize. More than a year later, the student workers won their first union contract. Portland, OR -- Reed College Housing...
June 2025 General Membership Meeting Notice
OPEIU Local 11 members at City of Vancouver ratify new contract
In March 2024, OPEIU Local 11 organized a collective action for City of Vancouver employees represented by OPEIU Local 11, AFSCME Local 307, and Teamsters Local 58. The unions came together to give testimony at a city council forum, specifically about how the city's...
Reed College housing advisors planning ‘More Work, More Pay’ picket
Held on March 19 outside of Reed’s commencement ceremony, the picket will protest the college’s refusal to settle a fair contract for HAs Despite more than a year of negotiations, overwhelming support of HAs and students and a rally for a fair contract in October,...
Oregon Tilth Recognizes Oregon Tilth Workers United (OTWU), Honoring a Legacy to Collaboration and Commitment
"As employees, we organized because we care deeply about Oregon Tilth's mission, the work we do, and the communities we serve." Corvallis, OR – Following a staff-led effort to unionize, Oregon Tilth has voluntarily recognizedOregon Tilth Workers United (OTWU), an...
