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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A disaster for struggling families
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
July 10, 2025

Another harm from the monstrous U.S. House reconciliation bill: less state revenue
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
June 12, 2025

“This is a terrible bill”: Rep. Salinas discusses House tax and budget package
Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive
May 30, 2025
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