PBOT asked us to get the word out about their Local Transportation Funding Open Houses – beginning February 19 th .  In addition to one open house in each district, there will also be an online open house that can be accessed through the website link included in this email (the online open house will be live from February 19-March 6). As you are probably aware, PBOT faces significant budget and service cuts if they cannot find a way to increase funding. The meetings will provide opportunities for feedback on how to allocate additional revenue,  options for raising additional revenue, and how we ensure accountability.  PBOT is hoping to have city councilors as well as the Mayor attend many of the meetings and the feedback that they receive will be summarized for presentations to all of the Council in March/April. The flyer attached has the details on the open house dates and locations.  Attached is a link to PBOT's website that includes more information on the open house and a copy of PBOT's Alternative Funding Report - Local Transportation Funding – Join the conversation | Portland.gov

After 19 months of bargaining, we have not reached an agreement with OPB that includes livable wages and sufficient yearly guaranteed increases for the people who create the content you love. Make your voice heard during OPB's membership Drive today, February 5 - February 14. https:// bsky .app/profile/opbkmhdcreators. bsky .social/post/3me4xu5r4ek2c https://www.instagram.com/opbkmhdcreators/p/DUYq-9uD2y4/ https://x.com/OPBKMHDCreators/status/2019508856095981851

OFNHP Local 5017 is having an informational picket on February 9, 2026 regarding their contract negotiations. Location: Sunnyside Medical Center, 10180 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas. Times: 6:00 am to 9:00 am, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Come by and show your support for our union family!

About the NORTHwEST Oregon Labor Council We are one of nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO and are the heart of the labor movement. We are democratically elected bodies dedicated to represent the interests of working people at the state and local level. We mobilize our members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice and we strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people — regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin. OUR AFFILIATE MEMBERS View All Affiliates OUR TEAM President Scott Zadow IBEW Local 48 1st Vice President Rob Martineau AFSCME Local 189 At Large Member - Position 1 Will Tucker LiUNA Local 483 At Large Member - Position 3 Chris Carpenter IBEW Local 48 At Large Member - Position 5 Sarah Curtis UFCW Local 555 At Large Member - Position 7 Ed Barnes IBEW Local 48 Appointed Position 9 - Building & Construction Trades Randall Friesen Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 290 Appointed Position 13 - Provision Trades Madison Walters UFCW Local 555 Appointed Position 15 - Union Label/Service Trades Dept Rose Etta Venetucci IATSE Local 28 Columbia County Board Seat Ben Heurung Boilermakers Local 104 Washington County Board Seat Patricia Rodrigues AFT, OSEA Local 6732 Executive Secretary-Treasurer Laurie Wimmer UFCW Local 555 2nd Vice President Tracey Powers OPEIU Local 11 At Large Member - Position 2 Taylor Almond BCTGM Local 114 At Large Member - Position 4 Anjanet Banuelos Bolanos LiUNA Local 737 At Large Member - Position 6 Carol Krohn IAM District 24 Appointed Position 8 - Arts, Entertainment and Events cdavid cottrill IATSE Local 488 Appointed Position 11 - Metal Trades Brian Richart Boilermakers Local 104 Appointed Position 14 - Public Employee Council Section Isaac McLennan IAFF Local 43 Multnomah County Board Seat Fiona Yau-Luu UFCW Local 555 Clackamas County Board Seat Austin DePaolo Teamsters Local 223

OUR AFFILIATE MEMBERS AFGE - Government Employees ... AFM - Musicians ... AFSCME - State, County, & Municipal Employees ... AFT - Teachers ... APWU - Postal Workers ... ATU - Transit Workers ... Annual Payers ... BAC - Bricklayers ... BCTGM - Bakery Workers ... CWA - Communications Workers ... DALU - Directly Affiliated Labor Unions ... GMP-USW - Glass, Molders, & Pottery ... HFIAW - Insulators ... IAFF - Fire Fighters ... IAM - Machinists ... IATSE - Stage Employees ... IBB - Biolermakers ... IBEW - Electrical Workers ... IBT - Teamsters ... IFPTE - Professional & Technical Engineers ... IUEC - Elevator Constructors ... IUOE - Operating Engineers ... IUPAT - Painters & Glaziers ... IW - Ironworkers ... LIUNA - Laborers ... MM&P - Masters, Mates, & Pilots ... NALC - Letter Carriers ... OPCMIA - Plasterers & Cement Masons ... OPEIU - Office & Professional Employees ... SAG-AFTRA - Screen Actors - TV & Radio ... SIU - Seafarers ... SMART - Sheet Metal Workers ... UA - Plumbers and Pipefitters ... UAW - Autoworkers ... UFCW - Food and Commercial Workers ... USW - Steelworkers ...

BUY UNION The benefits of being a union member extends beyond the workplace. AFL-CIO Union Plus benefits help current and retired labor union members and their families save money and support them through major milestones, celebrations and hardships. These benefits include: Wireless Discounts Switch to AT&T , the only nationwide unionized wireless carrier, and receive significant bill credits and other great deals. Credit Cards The Union Plus Credit Card is designed to meet the needs of union members, with competitive rates, U.S.-based customer service and more. Mortgages The Union Plus Mortgage program helps union members purchase or refinance a home. Insurance Plans Union Plus offers a full range of supplemental life and accident insurance plans dedicated to meeting the unique needs of union members and their families. Affordable auto insurance with driver’s education grants is also available. Union Plus Scholarships In the past 25 years, union members and their children have received more than four million dollars from Union Plus scholarships . Travel and Entertainment Travel should be fun—but it also can be a bargain with travel discounts on car rentals, entertainment, theme parks and more.