Raising Oregon’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2018, a proposal currently before the legislature, would constitute great progress
Issues
Join us in the fight for economic justice for all Oregonians
Issues
Join us in the fight for economic justice for all Oregonians
Latest Articles
When more corporate dollars stay in Oregon than go out, that's a good thing for our state economy. It means
Even in cases where state regulators have concluded that employers failed to pay workers their wages, employers end up paying
A raise is a raise. And if the legislature raises the minimum wage to $15 an hour, over half a
Every state tax system in the country makes income inequality worse, but Oregon’s tax system does so less than most,
Health care advocates in Oregon are asking lawmakers to enact a Basic Health Program. Why? This one-page fact sheet explains
A View of the State of Working Oregon Oregon continues to enjoy one of the nation’s top-performing economies. Among all
Oregon’s minimum wage will inch up 15 cents to $9.25 an hour in the new year.
The Washington Post has been running an excellent series on what ails the middle class, called Liftoff & Letdown.
Testimony of Janet Bauer, Policy Analyst, Oregon Center for Public Policy, House Committee on Health Care, December 8, 2014
Latest Podcasts
How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
Listen to prior episodes of the show Follow Policy for the People on your favorite podcast app Transcript
October 9, 2025
Behind the Wheel: Drivers Union OR’s Fight for Better Pay & Rights
Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
September 11, 2025
Progress undone? Federal bill threatens Oregon’s health care gains
Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
August 14, 2025