Many older workers run up against age discrimination in the workplace. The Oregon legislature needs to remedy the problem, says Andrea Meyer of AARP Oregon.
Age discrimination in the workplace is a big problem Oregon needs to deal with Read More »
As the year approaches, we recap some of our accomplishments over the past 12 months and preview the upcoming year.
Looking back and (relentlessly) moving forward Read More »
Tax subsidies for data centers bring few benefits for Oregonians and many downsides
Tech giants are playing Oregonians for fools Read More »
Rather than open job opportunities for native-born workers, mass deportations would lead to a negative ripple effect throughout the job market.
Giving thanks for the immigrants who make our nation stronger Read More »
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson explains the surge in claims and staffing shortage confronting the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
The crisis facing the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries Read More »
Get the basics on workforce standards boards, an effective strategy for states to improve wages and working conditions.
Workforce Standards Boards: Explained Read More »
Measure 116 would create an independent commission that would decide the salaries for lawmakers, the governor and other state elected officials.
Measure 116 would change who sets salaries for state elected officials Read More »
No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
No taxes on tips is a bad idea. And where does tipping come from anyway? Read More »
Exempting tips from taxes makes the tax system less fair while opening the door to yet more gaming of system by the rich and powerful.
Exempting tips from taxes is a bad idea; strengthen the EITC instead Read More »
This episode of Policy for the People takes a deep dive into Measure 118, the Oregon Rebate.
What Measure 118 gets right and what it doesn’t Read More »