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Portland city workers schedule strike over wage and contract dispute

Portland, Oregon, United States · since Nov 9, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 9. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
City workers are striking due to a long-standing dispute over wages, cost-of-living adjustments, and layoff protections.
What they want
The union is seeking increased wages, cost-of-living adjustments, and layoff protections comparable to other city contracts.
What changed
Nov 5: The City of Portland Professional Workers union announced a strike set for November 9 following 10 months of unsuccessful negotiations.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Cost-of-living adjustments
  • Standard wage increases
  • Layoff protections

Organised by: City of Portland Professional Workers

What authorities say

City spokesperson Alison Perkins stated the city is committed to a fair agreement that recognizes employee contributions while balancing financial realities and taxpayer interests.2

The numbers

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Crowd
800+
More than 800 municipal employees12

The full story

Approximately 800 municipal employees represented by the City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW) union are scheduled to begin a strike on November 9, 2026. The action follows 10 months of unsuccessful contract negotiations regarding wages, job protections, and compensation. The union reports that the city has not met their proposals for cost-of-living adjustments and wage increases. City officials, represented by spokesperson Alison Perkins, stated the city remains committed to a fair agreement that balances employee contributions with taxpayer financial realities. A final mediation session is scheduled for November 8 in an attempt to reach a deal before the walkout. If no agreement is reached, workers plan to picket at City Hall starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, with support from other local labor unions.

Timeline

  1. The union confirmed a strike will begin at 12:01 a.m. on November 9 if negotiations fail.2

  2. The city and union remain divided over a $10.7 million difference in projected spending through December 2027.1

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