Working people in Oregon are bearing the brunt of two and one-half years of disappointing economic performance, experiencing declining wages,
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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New Report Highlights Impacts of a Changing Economy on Oregon Workers
Oregonians’ retirement plans will continue to be at heightened risk if Congress does not take steps to protect investors.
Recession May Be Over, But Workers May Not Recover
With our economy going from top dog to just "dog" in a year, Oregonians are eager for government to deliver
Over the long-term, workers in Oregon are falling behind and are less protected when recession hits. The cyclical upturns that
Tillamook and Columbia Counties have been added to a list of long-term, high unemployment areas in Oregon, and Sherman County
House Bills "misguided and fail to address Oregon's labor shortage"
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Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
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Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
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