The 2025 Legislative Session Has Come to a Close —
Read AFT-Oregon’s 2025 End-of-Session Report
Oregon’s 2025 legislative session has officially wrapped, and AFT-Oregon is proud to share our 2025 End-of-Session Report. Inside, you’ll find an overview of the legislative session, a breakdown of our policy and budget priorities, highlights of member engagement and advocacy efforts, and the outcomes of key bills and funding decisions.
This session was shaped by major challenges, from a bleak state budget landscape to growing federal threats to public programs under the Trump administration. The moment called for bold leadership, but widespread caution and a lack of political will among lawmakers held back progress on critical reforms and legislation. Despite this, AFT-Oregon members showed up with strength and persistence throughout the session. Together, we fought for increased funding for public education, protections for workers, and policies that advanced economic and social justice for all Oregonians.
AFT-Oregon members testified in hearings, participated in countless legislator meetings, turned out to rallies and lobby days, and made their voices heard across the Capitol. While many of our top priorities faced setbacks and the final 2025-27 state budget was largely disappointing, our organizing and advocacy laid important groundwork for future wins. Throughout the summer and into the next legislative cycle, we’ll continue meeting with lawmakers, refining our strategies, and preparing to bring back our legislative priorities with even greater force.
Check out the full report to see what we fought for, how we showed up, and where we go from here.
With solidarity,
AFT-Oregon Political and Legislative Team
Andrea Haverkamp
andreah@aft-oregon.org
Nick Keough
nick@aft-oregon.org