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The fact that many jobs pay too little is a fundamental reason why so many Oregonians struggle to cover basic
The Oregon economy has outperformed over the long haul. Oregon's main problem is not the lack of prosperity, but the
By a number of indicators, Oregon's economy outperforms that of most other states.
Oregon too, would benefit from this approach, not only for child care, but for industries like agriculture and home care
Establishing a workforce standards board for care workers would help ensure our parents and grandparents can live out their later
Download a PDF of this fact sheet. Additional cash in the pockets of hardworking Oregonians can help them stay employed,
Exempting overtime pay from taxes harms the vast majority of workers, while creating opportunities for the rich to game the
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Tripling Union Membership Would Transform the Nation
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The path to shared prosperity begins with Oregon workers