More than a quarter-million jobs in Oregon will pay more starting July 1, when a scheduled minimum wage increase takes
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Even though the paychecks of Oregon workers have grown recently, many workers have seen no real gains in their wages
Oregon workers are finally seeing a modest boost in their hourly pay, due to recent increases in the state’s minimum
On July 1st, workers in more than 270,000 jobs in communities across the state will receive a raise, thanks to
Today is Equal Pay Day, a day that brings attention to the fact that women still earn less than men.
It’s not just the amount of income that separates the richest from ordinary Oregonians; it’s also the type of income.
On the first of July, the minimum wage will rise by $1.50 per hour in the Portland metro area and
Today is Equal Pay Day. And today, Oregon women are still not getting equal pay for equal work.
News Release For every dollar that an Oregon man earns, an Oregon woman usually earns just 82 cents, according to
Like the rest of the nation, Oregon has a gender pay gap: the typical woman in Oregon earns about 82
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