We had a massive turnout in our first strike authorization vote, and over 90% voted to authorize a strike. Thank you to all of our members and all of the members of the community who have supported us.

Members have spoken at BCC meetings and made their voice heard a total of 32 times. We have made connections with community groups, local businesses and other labor unions.

31 members stepped up to be strike captains, and other members have helped in other ways. People have volunteered so many hours of their time doing everything from answering their team’s questions to securing a donation of porta-potties.

We launched a social media presence, which has led to attention and support from the community. We have been reported on by The Oregonian, OPB, KOIN, KGW, Carpenter Media and more.

We have gained over 300 new dues paying members since October. We raised almost $10,000 for our solidarity fund, which gives us an incredible head start for next time.

We have accomplished so much in this bargaining cycle, and we could not be more proud of our members for how they have stepped up.

We know this is not enough and that our members deserve more, but it is a start, and we will keep fighting. Our union is in the strongest place it has ever been, and we will continue building on this momentum.

While we know that one floating holiday is not adequate, it is still a victory, and we will keep fighting for part-time and temporary employees in the next bargaining cycle.

We also secured one floating paid holiday for temporary and part-time workers after 12 months of service, because temporary and part-time employees are doing so much to keep the county running.

Because of the hard work, engagement and unified stance of CCEA members, the county caved on a retroactive cost-of-living adjustment, something they said they would never do.

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