The revival of an old idea is offering hope for improving pay and working conditions in entire industries all at
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Despite the prevalence of wage theft, the state agency tasked with protecting workers has fewer resources to combat the problem
Oregon can crack down on tax avoidance by large, multinational corporations by enacting a policy known as worldwide combined reporting,
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss two initiatives that are making tax filing easy and free.
There is growing interest in the power of Workforce Standards Boards to improve pay and working conditions in industries with
A dozen Oregon organizations sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation today calling on them to oppose tax cuts
For too long, Oregonians have had to go through a middle-man to file taxes. But now, Direct File has arrived,
OCPP is advocating for three legislative priorities designed to lift up workers, support families, and strengthen communities.
Many older workers run up against age discrimination in the workplace. The Oregon legislature needs to remedy the problem, says
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