CWA Local 7901
@cwa7901.bsky.social
Communications Workers of America Local 7901 represents workers in communications, tech, the nonprofit sector, and more.
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A large protest, dubbed “Labor Against ICE,” is expected to start near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland on Saturday. At least 30 unions endorsed the protest and planned to attend in some fashion.
Oregon unions band together for Portland ‘Labor Against ICE’ protest
Organizers said it’s not common for so many unions to protest together around one issue.
www.opb.org
January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A large protest, dubbed “Labor Against ICE,” is expected to start near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland on Saturday. At least 30 unions endorsed the protest and planned to attend in some fashion.
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Meg Ward, president of @cwa7901.bsky.social , said there are still concerns that the federal government could launch an operation in Oregon on a similar level to what’s occurring in Minnesota. She said the protest could be a training ground for how labor unions in Oregon respond.
January 31, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Meg Ward, president of @cwa7901.bsky.social , said there are still concerns that the federal government could launch an operation in Oregon on a similar level to what’s occurring in Minnesota. She said the protest could be a training ground for how labor unions in Oregon respond.
We got gassed but we are not backing down.
ABOLISH AND PROSECUTE ICE.
ABOLISH AND PROSECUTE ICE.
A big group stopped outside the ICE facility and federal agents dropped several rounds of chemical ammunitions. The crowd leaving the scene was the most chaotic I’ve ever seen it and the gas was the most intense. I don’t know how/why the gassing started.
February 1, 2026 at 1:47 AM
We got gassed but we are not backing down.
ABOLISH AND PROSECUTE ICE.
ABOLISH AND PROSECUTE ICE.
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It is NOT easy to get this many unions and labor organizations to mobilize together.
Huge props to my comrades at @portlanddsa.bsky.social & @jwjpdx.bsky.social for making it happen.
Historic things are happening as we continue to build power and assert ourselves collectively!
Huge props to my comrades at @portlanddsa.bsky.social & @jwjpdx.bsky.social for making it happen.
Historic things are happening as we continue to build power and assert ourselves collectively!
January 28, 2026 at 1:06 AM
It is NOT easy to get this many unions and labor organizations to mobilize together.
Huge props to my comrades at @portlanddsa.bsky.social & @jwjpdx.bsky.social for making it happen.
Historic things are happening as we continue to build power and assert ourselves collectively!
Huge props to my comrades at @portlanddsa.bsky.social & @jwjpdx.bsky.social for making it happen.
Historic things are happening as we continue to build power and assert ourselves collectively!
Jan. 23, 2026 will be remembered as the beginning of the end for the ICE regime grasping the throat of the US working class. A coalition of unions - including our sister local CWA 7250 - in collaboration with community groups, has called for a general strike of no working, no shopping, & no school.
January 22, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Jan. 23, 2026 will be remembered as the beginning of the end for the ICE regime grasping the throat of the US working class. A coalition of unions - including our sister local CWA 7250 - in collaboration with community groups, has called for a general strike of no working, no shopping, & no school.
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NEW: Portland Councilor Loretta Smith allegedly fired a staffer for union organizing. An unfair labor practice complaint, filed today, claims Smith showed increasingly hostile behavior to the worker following the union announcement, culminating in his termination last week.
Council Workers’ Union Complaint Alleges Loretta Smith Fired Staffer in Retaliation for Union Organizing
A new union representing Portland City Council aides and operations staff filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint against the city for alleged anti-union conduct from Councilor Loretta Smith’s ...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:07 AM
NEW: Portland Councilor Loretta Smith allegedly fired a staffer for union organizing. An unfair labor practice complaint, filed today, claims Smith showed increasingly hostile behavior to the worker following the union announcement, culminating in his termination last week.
“The termination of a lead union organizer during the fragile, initial phase of a union drive is an exceptionally severe act. […] This action, taken by the City's highest elected and appointed officials, constitutes ‘egregious’ conduct[.]”
Council Workers’ Union Complaint Alleges Loretta Smith Fired Staffer in Retaliation for Union Organizing
A new union representing Portland City Council aides and operations staff filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint against the city for alleged anti-union conduct from Councilor Loretta Smith’s ...
www.portlandmercury.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
“The termination of a lead union organizer during the fragile, initial phase of a union drive is an exceptionally severe act. […] This action, taken by the City's highest elected and appointed officials, constitutes ‘egregious’ conduct[.]”
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“The termination of a lead union organizer during the fragile, initial phase of a union drive is an exceptionally severe act,” reads the complaint, filed Tuesday with the Oregon Employment Relations Board.
This comes a day before the council prez election. Smith is currently a nominee for the role.
This comes a day before the council prez election. Smith is currently a nominee for the role.
Portland Councilor Smith accused of firing staff in retaliation for union drive
In an Unfair Labor Practice charge filed Tuesday, the union accused City Councilor Loretta Smith of firing an employee in retaliation for labor organizing.
www.opb.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:52 AM
“The termination of a lead union organizer during the fragile, initial phase of a union drive is an exceptionally severe act,” reads the complaint, filed Tuesday with the Oregon Employment Relations Board.
This comes a day before the council prez election. Smith is currently a nominee for the role.
This comes a day before the council prez election. Smith is currently a nominee for the role.
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City Council staff have formed a new labor union.
The unit of eligible employees includes 41 staff members across all City Council offices.
The unit of eligible employees includes 41 staff members across all City Council offices.
City Council Staff Form New Labor Union
Staff from Portland City Council offices have announced plans to unionize their workplace. In an emailed statement provided to the Mercury Tuesday, a spokesperson said City Council aides and operation...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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The CEI Hub, a six mile stretch of fuel storage tanks between the Willamette River and Forest Park stores 90% of Oregon's liquid fuels.
Everyone who works in or near this geography is at risk of the impacts of a world-historic industrial disaster.
We, as workers, can prevent this future.
Everyone who works in or near this geography is at risk of the impacts of a world-historic industrial disaster.
We, as workers, can prevent this future.
November 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The CEI Hub, a six mile stretch of fuel storage tanks between the Willamette River and Forest Park stores 90% of Oregon's liquid fuels.
Everyone who works in or near this geography is at risk of the impacts of a world-historic industrial disaster.
We, as workers, can prevent this future.
Everyone who works in or near this geography is at risk of the impacts of a world-historic industrial disaster.
We, as workers, can prevent this future.
Join Communication Workers of America Local 7901 for a rank-and-file worker information session and comment writing workshop about the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Project and the Economic Opportunities Analysis.
More information and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/a9r9xyx6
More information and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/a9r9xyx6
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Join Communication Workers of America Local 7901 for a rank-and-file worker information session and comment writing workshop about the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Project and the Economic Opportunities Analysis.
More information and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/a9r9xyx6
More information and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/a9r9xyx6
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✍️ Submit written testimony in support of the Detention Facility Impact Fee at the link below.
There will be a public hearing at Portland City Council on the evening of Nov. 5.
Link👇
www.portland.gov/council-cler...
There will be a public hearing at Portland City Council on the evening of Nov. 5.
Link👇
www.portland.gov/council-cler...
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
✍️ Submit written testimony in support of the Detention Facility Impact Fee at the link below.
There will be a public hearing at Portland City Council on the evening of Nov. 5.
Link👇
www.portland.gov/council-cler...
There will be a public hearing at Portland City Council on the evening of Nov. 5.
Link👇
www.portland.gov/council-cler...
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Mayor Wilson announced police will begin citing homeless Portlanders for declining shelter, starting this weekend. The move comes as 15,000 homeless residents in the county are set to lose food assistance, and service providers say the criminal justice system only makes things worse.
City of Portland Begins Enforcement of ‘Public Camping’ Rules This Weekend
This weekend, the city of Portland is resuming enforcement of its local laws governing when, where, and how homeless Portlanders can live in public spaces. Mayor Keith Wilson announced that enforcemen...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Mayor Wilson announced police will begin citing homeless Portlanders for declining shelter, starting this weekend. The move comes as 15,000 homeless residents in the county are set to lose food assistance, and service providers say the criminal justice system only makes things worse.
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Three of my neighbors in district 1 were killed in three separate car collisions last night. We need action now to reduce pedestrian and cyclist deaths.
YOU need to do more to improve your own driving. Do better. Keep your neighbors alive.
YOU need to do more to improve your own driving. Do better. Keep your neighbors alive.
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Three of my neighbors in district 1 were killed in three separate car collisions last night. We need action now to reduce pedestrian and cyclist deaths.
YOU need to do more to improve your own driving. Do better. Keep your neighbors alive.
YOU need to do more to improve your own driving. Do better. Keep your neighbors alive.
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Easiest ballot of my life. 1 yes/no question. Vote yes for parks!
October 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Easiest ballot of my life. 1 yes/no question. Vote yes for parks!
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My Detention Facility Fee policy will have a first hearing at the morning Council Session on 11/5. It will be posted tomorrow on the website, and I will repost a link for people to submit written testimony. I also recommend emailing your district Councilors if this is an issue that matters to you.
As the city waits for the result of a land use violation appeal involving the South Portland ICE building, councilors are considering new sanctions that would impact ICE's landlord.
Portland councilors will mull policy that would target property owners who lease to detention centers
Portland City Council will consider new sanctions against a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, which has been the focus of monthslong demonstrations, recent land use debates and severa...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My Detention Facility Fee policy will have a first hearing at the morning Council Session on 11/5. It will be posted tomorrow on the website, and I will repost a link for people to submit written testimony. I also recommend emailing your district Councilors if this is an issue that matters to you.
Workers in and adjacent to the CEI Hub are on the front lines of what would be a world-historic industrial disaster.
We owe it to ourselves and future generations to make our community safer.
We owe it to ourselves and future generations to make our community safer.
We just submitted public comment on the CEI Hub Policy Project on behalf of @orsierraclub.bsky.social, @portlanddsa.bsky.social, @350pdx.bsky.social, @oregonpsr.bsky.social, @braidedriverpdx.bsky.social, @birdallianceoregon.bsky.social + many more.
You have until 5 PM today to submit! 👇
You have until 5 PM today to submit! 👇
October 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Workers in and adjacent to the CEI Hub are on the front lines of what would be a world-historic industrial disaster.
We owe it to ourselves and future generations to make our community safer.
We owe it to ourselves and future generations to make our community safer.
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📢Day 2 Kaiser Strike!!! At picket lines across the region, members protest Kaiser’s refusal to agree to a contract that addresses the serious concerns raised by frontline workers facing stagnant wages and persistent understaffing!
October 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
📢Day 2 Kaiser Strike!!! At picket lines across the region, members protest Kaiser’s refusal to agree to a contract that addresses the serious concerns raised by frontline workers facing stagnant wages and persistent understaffing!
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If you're in the Portland area, stop by a Kaiser to show solidarity with the Oregon Federation for Nurses and Health Professionals! We've got hot dogs, real dogs, unicorns, Guy Fieri, music, and so much more! I'm posted up at the Hillsboro location atm.
October 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
If you're in the Portland area, stop by a Kaiser to show solidarity with the Oregon Federation for Nurses and Health Professionals! We've got hot dogs, real dogs, unicorns, Guy Fieri, music, and so much more! I'm posted up at the Hillsboro location atm.
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This is a must-read. 👇
OFNHP Pres Sarina Roher explains why Kaiser caregivers are striking—for safe staffing, respect & a healthcare system that listens to those who provide the care.
Read her letter in The Oregonian:
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...
#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike
OFNHP Pres Sarina Roher explains why Kaiser caregivers are striking—for safe staffing, respect & a healthcare system that listens to those who provide the care.
Read her letter in The Oregonian:
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...
#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike
October 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is a must-read. 👇
OFNHP Pres Sarina Roher explains why Kaiser caregivers are striking—for safe staffing, respect & a healthcare system that listens to those who provide the care.
Read her letter in The Oregonian:
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...
#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike
OFNHP Pres Sarina Roher explains why Kaiser caregivers are striking—for safe staffing, respect & a healthcare system that listens to those who provide the care.
Read her letter in The Oregonian:
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...
#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike