Local 1246 President, Christina Sydenstricker-Brown, shares a heartbreaking reality: Pushing vulnerable individuals out of specialized care too soon is leading to crisis, jail, and intense instability. One individual moved 4 times in 12 months before returning to the Stabilization And Crisis Unit (SACU). Department of Human Services (DHS) and Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) must stop pushing privatization and start listening to the dedicated staff who see the real-world impa

The trauma Ronda describes from working at SACU isn’t just part of the job—it’s a crisis that must be addressed. SB 606 would ensure that SACU employees have access to the same PTSI support as firefighters and public safety workers. No worker should be left without the resources they need to heal. Support SB 606! | Oregon AFSCME

Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, 585 U.S. 924, 138 S. Ct. 2448 (2018): Case Brief Summary

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