Poverty continues to engulf too many Oregonians, and the latest data show things aren't getting any better.
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There's a disconnect between debates inside the halls of Congress and the economic reality back home.
Today’s announcement that Oregon’s minimum wage will go up 15 cents to $9.10 per hour next year is good news
Economic inequality is a real and growing problem in America. Since 1979, workers are working more, making more goods, and
This Labor Day is a particularly appropriate time to consider Oregon’s job market, as it comes on the heels of
A View of the State of Working Oregon Despite improvement from the worst levels, Oregon’s labor market and employment levels
The best way for Oregon to strengthen its economy is by investing more to create a better educated workforce, according
The best way for Oregon to strengthen its economy is by investing more to create a better educated workforce, according
There are many statistics one can summon to show how the economy is failing working Oregonians. But few are more
Latest Podcasts
She Has a Good Job. She Still Needs a Food Bank: Oregon’s Affordability Crisis
What does it mean when you have a good job, work full time, and still can’t afford to make ends
October 22, 2026
“Never Seen So Many People Lose Food Assistance So Quickly”
At a time when the cost of food and other essentials has been on the rise, our nation’s most important
October 8, 2026
Tripling Union Membership Would Transform the Nation
A big increase in union membership would go a long way in fixing what’s wrong with the economy, according to
August 13, 2026