Three major unions representing over 3,000 City of Portland employees are in contract negotiations. The primary dispute centers on the city's refusal to offer full cost-of-living increases. This refusal is causing workers to lose purchasing power due to inflation. One union, PROTEC17, has reached a tentative agreement that includes initial wage hikes and future cost-of-living adjustments. Another union, CPPW, has declared an impasse, potentially leading to a strike.
Portland, Oregon
https://nwlaborpress.org/2026/10/no-cola-for-city-workers-in-portland/