Oregon's economy on Labor Day 2003 is not good for working people.
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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Working people in Oregon are bearing the brunt of two and one-half years of disappointing economic performance, experiencing declining wages,
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
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Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025
How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
November 13, 2025
How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
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October 9, 2025