A coalition of municipal trade unions has accused Portland officials of interfering with an effort to organize a possible strike over what they say are low wages.
In an unfair labor practice complaint filed late Friday, the District Council of Trade Unions alleges city supervisors polled union members on whether they would support a strike, told new members they could not participate and warned employees they would be denying vacation requests due to the looming walkout.
Union leaders are now accusing the city of violating Oregon law, which states public employers are not allowed to “interfere with, restrain or coerce employees” who are exercising their rights to unionize.
“When viewed cumulatively, the City’s conduct also reflects a clear effort to undermine the Union’s position in bargaining by dissuading employees from supporting a potential strike and trying to convince employees that they were not represented or lacked the legal right to go on strike,” the complaint states. “The City’s conduct has created confusion, fear, and anger amongst employees in the bargaining unit.”
The complaint comes as the city faces the prospect of a massive strike of municipal trade workers. Leaders with the District Council of Trade Unions have said they’re prepared to give notice of a strike as soon as Thursday. The strike could occur 10 days after the coalition notifies...
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