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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Oregonians Will Go Hungry as SNAP Implodes
Roughly 70,000 Oregonians have already dropped off the SNAP program since 2025, because of the Trump administration enacting the biggest
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U.S. at 250: Toward a Third Reconstruction
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what kind of country do we want to become? We speak with
June 25, 2026

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
