New Report Highlights Impacts of a Changing Economy on Oregon Workers
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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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"
Clatsop County and Springfield have been added to a list of high unemployment areas in Oregon, according to the Silverton-based
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