Pharmacists 2025-2028 CBA Final - Agreement Between Multnomah County and Multnomah County Employees Union Local 88-4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO - Pharmacists Unit

Sep 29, 2026

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Labor agreement between Multnomah County, Oregon, and Multnomah County Employees Union Local 88-4 (AFSCME, AFL-CIO), Pharmacists Unit, covering terms and conditions for pharmacists employed by the County during 2025–2028. The document describes union representation and participation principles, membership and steward support processes, ratification and approval steps, and establishes the framework for labor relations. It presents a structured contract outline including preamble, recognition, definitions, management rights, union security and check-off, no-strike/no-lockout provisions, compensation, health and welfare, and paid leaves, with detailed sub-articles by subject and page reference.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages114

Reading Time4 h 47 min

AccessFree to download

Article 1 Preamble

Article 2 Recognition

Definition of Unit

On Call and Temporary List

Certification of Union Officers

Certification of County Designee

Article 3 Definitions

Clinical Pharmacists

Community Pharmacist

Float Pharmacist

Full-Time Employee

Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Initial Trial Service Period

Limited Duration Appointment (LDA)

On-Call Employee

Part-Time Employee

Pharmacist in Charge

Regular Employee

Temporary Employee

Article 4 Management Rights

Article 5 Union Security, Check Off, and Business

Rights of Bargaining Unit Employees

Union Security and Check-off

Union Representation

Technology, The Union and the Work Place

Article 6 No Strike and No Lockout

No Strike

Crossing of Picket Lines

Employee Disciplinary Action

No Lockout

Informational Picketing

Article 7 Compensation

Salary

Salary Administration

Work Schedules

Premiums

Deferred Compensation

Retirement

Retiree Medical Benefits

Transportation Reimbursement

Professional Fees and Continuing Education

Temporary Appointments to a Non-Bargaining Unit

Article 8 Health and Welfare

Medical and Dental Benefits

Other Benefits

Article 9 Paid Leaves

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Recognition Leave

Jury Duty

Military Leave

Bereavement Leave

Personnel Examinations/Interviews

Immigration and Citizenship Leave

Longevity Recognition Leave

2025-2028 AGREEMENT between Multnomah County, Oregon and Multnomah County Employees Union Local 88-4, AFSCME AFL-CIO (Pharmacists Unit) AFSCME LOCAL 88 WELCOMES YOU TO OUR WORKPLACE AFSCME Local 88 welcomes you to Multnomah County. This agreement has been negotiated between our union the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 88 and Multnomah County Management and covers you while employed with the County. It is the result of diligent and hard work conducted during contract negotiations or bargaining with committees from both Multnomah County management and Local 88 members. This agreement has been ratified by a vote of the membership and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. AFSCME Local 88, received its charter in 1937 and today represents six sub-locals of members in the metropolitan area, the largest being general employees of Multnomah County, (which are covered by this contract) . The other sub-locals include physicians, pharmacists, dentists and juvenile custody support specialists in Multnomah County as well as workers at Central City Concern and Transitions Projects Inc. Our Local is about 4,000 members strong and is a proud affiliate of Oregon AFSCME Council 75, AFSCME International Union, and the AFL-CIO. AFSCME Local 88 operations are based upon the principles of trade union democracy, where participation is the cornerstone of success. Membership begins immediately after submitting a completed membership card—you can access an electronic version of the card with your smart phone by scanning the QR code below. Local 88 leaders: Local 88 Cabinet, Executive Board Members, Lead Stewards, and Stewards are available to answer questions, support Local 88 members and maintain quality working conditions. Stewards are members who receive training and are appointed and help advocate and represent other members in their work unit or department. Lead Stewards coordinate the efforts of stewards in one or more department(s) and help recruit, support and train new stewards. If you are interested in being a steward, reach out to a lead steward, staff representative or the local 88 cabinet. After being a member in good standing for one year, you may decide to run for the Local Union Executive Board. The Executive Board is composed of elected representatives and officers from each of the units and various sectors of the County and sub-locals. They meet monthly to conduct the business of the Local. Staff Representatives who work for Council 75 are assigned to work with our Local, which includes assisting Stewards with grievances, day-to-day issues, and supporting the mission and objectives of our union including internal organizing, leadership development, and collective bargaining. Join us at our monthly General Membership meeting where we debate, review and make decisions, and hear about current issues and events. We look forward to you becoming a member and to your participation in our Local. Together we are transforming the workplace. Union Office Oregon AFSCME Council 75 ATTN: AFSCME Local 88 2701 NW Vaughn St. Suite 430 Portland, OR 97210 Phone: 503-239-9858 Voice Mail: 503-567-2888 Toll Free: 800-792-0045 Fax No: 503-239-9441 Website: [www.afscmelocal88.org](www.afscmelocal88.org) Email: [88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org](88cabinet@afscmelocal88.org) Become a Member Today! GO TO: [www.oregonafscme.org](www.oregonafscme.org)[ ](www.oregonafscme.org)Click “JOIN” AFSCME Member Services Center [1-844-758-6466 or MSC@OregonAFSCME.org](1-844-758-6466 or MSC@OregonAFSCME.org) Meetings are held virtually, please visit our website, [afscmelocal88.org](afscmelocal88.org), to register. ● E-Board Meeting: first Wednesday of the month at 6:15 PM ● Steward/General Membership Meeting: third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM 2025-2028 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON AND MULTNOMAH COUNTY EMPLOYEES UNION LOCAL 88-4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO (P

FAQs

What parties are covered by this 2025–2028 agreement?

The agreement is between Multnomah County, Oregon, and Multnomah County Employees Union Local 88-4 (AFSCME, AFL-CIO), Pharmacists Unit. It covers employees while employed with the County during the agreement term.

What does the document establish in its labor relations framework?

It outlines labor relations provisions including union security and check-off, union representation, and technology-related workplace matters. It also includes no-strike and no-lockout terms and procedures related to informational picketing and discipline.

What major contract areas are included according to the table of contents?

The table of contents lists articles covering management rights, compensation (salary administration, work schedules, premiums, and benefits), health and welfare (medical and dental benefits and other benefits), and paid leaves (vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and more).

Sep 29, 2026

Uploaded by Adam