Making Oregonians more economically secure requires a minimum wage that isn’t stuck in place, but rather makes forward progress, lifting
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While Oregon is witnessing a resurgence of labor activity and a growing demand for union representation, worker organizing still faces
For most of us, Labor Day is a day of well-earned leisure, a time to celebrate the contributions of workers.
Oregon can improve the economic well-being of its people by ensuring that all workers enjoy the right to form a
Chair Holvey, Vice-Chair Elmer, Vice-Chair Sosa, and Members of the Committee, My name is Janet Bauer, Director of Policy Research
Undocumented workers in Oregon are more likely than not to perform work considered essential during the pandemic, yet they have
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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
Behind the Wheel: Drivers Union OR’s Fight for Better Pay & Rights
Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
September 11, 2025
Victories, missed opportunities, and setbacks: a recap of the 2025 Oregon legislative session
As the gavel fell on the 2025 Oregon legislative session, we saw several victories for working Oregonians — wins that