Payday arrived, but the paychecks did not. The news broke last month of a dozen workers scrubbing floors at a
Worker Power
The power of organized labor has brought us weekends, sick leave, and the minimum wage. However, worker power has decreased during decades of attacks by corporate interests and neglect by the federal government. Increasing the strength of workers is vital to making the economy work for everyone.
Worker Power
The power of organized labor has brought us weekends, sick leave, and the minimum wage. However, worker power has decreased during decades of attacks by corporate interests and neglect by the federal government. Increasing the strength of workers is vital to making the economy work for everyone.
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Statement by OCPP analyst Joy Margheim on the December employment report
Unemployment benefits will run out for thousands of Oregon workers in the next few months. By moving quickly to extend
Employment data show “need for a stable public sector,” OCPP says
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