Press Coverage
Independent coverage of contract negotiations between AFSCME Local 2975 and the City of Corvallis.
These are links to the original publications rather than copies. Some outlets use paywalls or ask you to create a free account, so a few of these may not open fully without a subscription. Your public library card may also get you access.
Corvallis City Employees’ Pay Battle Continues, Here’s the Projected Budget Impacts
The Corvallis Advocate — September 2026 Reports the final offers both sides filed with the state Employment Relations Board, including the cost each side attaches to its own proposal. Read it
City of Corvallis Workers Take Another Big Step Toward Striking, Formally Declare an Impasse
The Corvallis Advocate — September 2026 Covers the September 1 impasse declaration and walks through the steps state law requires before a strike could legally begin. Read it
City of Corvallis at impasse with union representing nearly 250 employees
KVAL — September 2026 Local television coverage of the impasse declaration and the October 9 date, with the City’s budget position included. Read it
Corvallis city employee union authorizes potential strike
OPB — September 1, 2026 Statewide public broadcasting coverage of the strike authorization vote, the impasse declaration, and what each side says it is seeking. Read it
Corvallis city employee union authorizes potential strike
KLCC — September 1, 2026 Eugene public radio’s report on the authorization vote and the issues still open in negotiations. Read it
City Employees Approve Strike, City Officials Essentially Silent
The Corvallis Advocate — August 2026 Reports the results of the strike authorization vote and notes the City’s limited response at the time. Read it
We link to coverage of these negotiations whether or not it reflects our position. If you know of an article we have missed, emailAFSCME2975@gmail.com.