Figures released today by the state employment agency show that non-farm payroll in Oregon fell by 900 while unemployment increased
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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Read the report Job Recovery Continues to Elude Oregon Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) analysis of unemployment and jobs
November Employment Figures Show Job Market Still Has a Long Way to Go
If unemployed workers’ hearts aren’t warmed by tax cuts for affluent households alongside the refusal to extend federal UI benefits
Tens of Thousands of Unemployed Oregonians Will Lose Benefits Unless the “Look Back” Rule is Eliminated in Federal Extended Benefits
Oregon's economy on Labor Day 2003 is not good for working people.
Working people in Oregon are bearing the brunt of two and one-half years of disappointing economic performance, experiencing declining wages,
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The Real Challenge Facing Oregon’s Economy
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
June 11, 2026
Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
May 14, 2026
The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
April 23, 2026