Oregon workers are finally seeing a modest boost in their hourly pay, due to recent increases in the state’s minimum
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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
This is an historic moment. It has been 27 years since the legislature last took it upon themselves to give
Few industries have been as vociferous in their opposition to raising Oregon’s minimum wage as the agriculture industry, and onion
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