A big increase in union membership would go a long way in fixing what’s wrong with the economy, according to
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Oregon lawmakers should enact reforms that can help workers in their efforts to organize the workplace
As the gavel fell on the 2025 Oregon legislative session, we saw several victories for working Oregonians — wins that
Making Oregonians more economically secure requires a minimum wage that isn’t stuck in place, but rather makes forward progress, lifting
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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