Other Unions at OHSU
Research Workers United represents over 1,700 researchers at OHSU. We’re proud that many of our OHSU colleagues benefit from union representation even if they aren’t represented by our union. We are stronger together and stand united with all members of the union family at OHSU. For more information on these other unions, including how to follow them online or on social media, please see below:
AFSCME Unions
The oldest and largest AFSCME union at OHSU, Local 328 was formed in 1985. Today, their union represents more than 7,000 employees.
GRU represents OHSU Ph.D. students receiving stipends in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. The union was recognized by the ERB in 2018 and ratified their first contract in March 2019.
PWU ratified their first contract in 2024 and represents postdoctoral researchers at OHSU.
HOU represents residents and fellows at OHSU. The union was recognized by the ERB in 2019 and ratified their first contract in the summer of 2021.
In Jan. 2021, employees at OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center (formerly Tuality) voted to organize with Oregon AFSCME Council 75. As of Nov. 2021, these workers are negotiating their first contract with OHSU.
Non-AFSCME Unions
Oregon Nurses Association/AURN
ONA represents the registered nurses at OHSU.
Part of ONA, APU represents advanced practice professionals such as nurse practitioners and physicians associates.
OHSU Police Association
The police association signed its first contract with OHSU in April 2016.