Multnomah County ratifies three‑year AFSCME Local 88 contract; union praises gains and calls for cultural fixes

Jan 30, 2026

The county ratified a 2025–2028 successor agreement with AFSCME Local 88 (unit ~4,050), delivering a shorter trial service period, stepped COLA increases, longevity leave, and premium increases while union leaders and staff raised concerns about bargaining culture and trauma leave omissions.

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The Multnomah County Board on Friday ratified a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 88 that covers roughly 4,000 county employees.

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