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Oregon lawmakers should enact reforms that can help workers in their efforts to organize the workplace
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Chair Grayber, Vice-Chairs Elmer and Munoz, and Members of the Committee, My name is Kathy Lara, Policy Analyst for the
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There is growing interest in the power of Workforce Standards Boards to improve pay and working conditions in industries with
OCPP is advocating for three legislative priorities designed to lift up workers, support families, and strengthen communities.
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