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id: af29b453a7
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-05 15:51 PST
updated: 2026-11-08 19:36 PST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Portland city workers set to strike Monday after failed talks

Mediation failed between the City of Portland and the CPPW union, the City said. KPTV reported about 800 employees will strike starting Monday, Nov. 9.

Section: [City Hall](/portland/section/politics.md) · Entities: [CPPW](/portland/wiki/cppw.md)

## Coverage

- [Portland Mercury](https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/hundreds-of-city-workers-to-strike-next-week-barring-11th-hour-miracle/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-05 15:51 PST: Hundreds of City Workers to Strike Next Week, Barring 11th-Hour Miracle
- [City of Portland News](https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/news/2026/11/8/cppw-strike-set-begin-nov-9-city-ready) (city agency), 2026-11-08 19:00 PST: CPPW strike set to begin Nov. 9; City ready to maintain services for Portlanders
- [KPTV FOX 12](https://www.kptv.com/2026/11/09/800-portland-city-employees-strike-starting-monday/), 2026-11-08 19:36 PST: 800 Portland city employees to strike starting Monday

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