American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees - AFSCME Local 328

AFSCME Local 328 carries out on a Local basis the objectives of AFSCME which are as follows:a. To promote the organization of workers in general and public employees particular.b. To promote the welfare of the membership and to provide a voice in the determination of the terms and conditions of employment. We are committed to the process of collective bargaining as the most desirable, democratic and effective method to achieve this. Both as union members and citizens, we shall also employ available legislative and political action.c. To promote job security by opposing efforts to outsource the work of our members.d. To promote civil service legislation and career service in government.e. To provide research and educational services and activities designed to assist members and affiliates.f. To foster cooperation among affiliates.g. To cooperate with other labor organizations in particular and other segments of our society in general towards the end that the material riches of American society be more justly distributed and the moral promise of American life be realized.h. To work with our brothers and sisters in other lands towards the improvement of the condition of life and work in all countries, towards the diminution of international tensions and reduction in the use of armed force to resolve disputes, and towards genuine solidarity of all workers.

Additionally, the AFSCME Local 328 affirms the following objectives:a. To work towards the day when all members of the university community can realize their fullest potential regardless of race, sex, religious Or political belief, educational level, national origin, sexual orientation, age Or disability.b. To ensure that the Oregon Health Sciences university (ohsu) meets its obligations to its employee community regardless of race, sex, religious Or political belief, educational level, national origin, sexual orientation, age Or disability.c. To do our part to ensure that the ohsu meets its obligations to the larger community by promoting the highest standards of humanity and excellence in patient care, teaching and research.