In an earlier era, a vibrant labor movement nurtured a broad middle. But half-a-century ago, under severe attack from corporations,
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Today, we honor the sacrifice of women on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, many of whom work for lower
Fast food workers demanding the right to form a union. Grocery store workers voting to strike for higher, more equitable
Chants of "equal pay" filled the stadium after the U.S. women's national soccer team clinched its fourth World Cup title.
The long-term decline in union representation in Oregon has contributed to the rise in income inequality, which now stands near
The long-term decline in union representation in Oregon has contributed to the rise in income inequality, which now stands near
Unions are one of the keys to reversing the rise of income inequality, rightly described as the “defining challenge of
OCPP reports on Oregon wages, income inequality and corporate profits
News Release For Oregon workers at all rungs of the income ladder, especially those at the bottom, joining a union
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How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
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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
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Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
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A new dawn for Oregon’s labor movement?
Years from now, we may look back at 2022 as the year when the labor movement began its resurgence, ushering