Your engagement is key to being a powerful union. As part of Oregon AFSCME’s strategic plan, we are expanding opportunities for involvement with an increase in member caucuses. Our goal with these caucuses is to elevate member voices with an eye toward equity to better address the needs of all our members.
Council 75 Black Caucus
A group composed of people that identify as African-Americans/Black to promote the interests of black people, empower workers to organize for justice and take leadership in advancing the equity goals of our union. At our first meeting on November 19, 2020 6:00PM-7:30PM we will go over the specific goals of the caucus as a group. Click here to fill out the Black Caucus interest form.
Council 75 People of Color Caucus
Created to promote camaraderie and collaboration between members of our union who do not identify as caucasian and to empower workers to organize for justice and take leadership in advancing the equity goals of our union. At our first meeting on November 17th, 2020 6:00PM-7:30PM we will go over the specific goals of the caucus as a group. Click here to fill out the POC Caucus interest form.
Council 75 LGBTQ+ Caucus
The LGBTQ+ Caucus was created for LGBTQ+ AFSCME members to promote equal rights, fight against discriminatory practices by employers or in the workplace, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and well-being for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. At our next meeting on November 16th, 2020 6:00PM-7:30PM we will review the established goals and add additional goals of the caucus as a group. Click here to fill out the LGBTQ+ Caucus interest form.
Environmental Caucus
The Environmental Caucus was created to promote land/wildlife conservation, environmentally friendly initiatives at the state and local level as well as green job initiatives that will provide new opportunities for Oregon AFSCME members and workers across Oregon. At our next meeting on November 23rd, 2020 6:00PM-7:30PM we will review the established goals and add additional goals of the caucus as a group. Click here to fill out the Environmental Caucus interest form.
Conservative Caucus
The Conservative Caucus was created to provide space for members with conservative leanings to discuss how to best engage like members in our union and labor movement. To sign up, please fill out the membership form. Next Conservative Caucus is November 21st, 2020 9:00AM-10:00AM. Click here to fill out the Conservative Caucus interest form.
While our council committees will continue, the addition of caucuses provide more informal opportunities for members self-selecting to participate. If you have any additional caucus ideas please contact the SMART Center at 1-844-758-6466 or [email protected].