Local 1246 President, Christina Sydenstricker-Brown, shares a heartbreaking reality: Pushing vulnerable individuals out of specialized care too soon is leading to crisis, jail, and intense instability. One individual moved 4 times in 12 months before returning to the Stabilization And Crisis Unit (SACU). Department of Human Services (DHS) and Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) must stop pushing privatization and start listening to the dedicated staff who see the real-world impa

Thank you to our members for an outstanding turnout during this Oregon primary election session. With 136 canvassing shifts and 151 phone banking shifts, your dedication is truly inspiring! If we want fair contracts with the pay and benefits we deserve, we must ensure that our elected leaders will listen to our stories and uplift our voices. Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved in the general election this November!💪🌟 #OregonAFSCME #UnionStrong | Oregon AFSCME