Workers in Oregon are celebrating the victory of candidates in three House Districts who made campaign promises to stand up for working Oregonians, and in one case, whose past voting record shows a commitment to creating a stronger Oregon for all of us.

Click here to read about the results.
 

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This week's update includes:

• Last push of the 2012 Primary
• ATU 757 Strike
• Upcoming YELL Happy Hour
• Action needed for American Airlines

Click here to read the update.
 

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Join the Young Emerging Labor Leaders and fellow young workers at YELL's happy hour in South East Portland:

• Thursday, May 24th 4:30-7pm
• Clinton Street Pub (2516 SE Clinton) St. in  Portland

Click here to download a flier.

Click here to RSVP.
 

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"I want to commend Governor Kitzhaber on the deal he struck this week with the Obama Administration to move Oregon’ healthcare reform plan forward. This is an important step in Oregon’s decade-long plan to change how healthcare is delivered, bring costs down, and ensure that all Oregonians have access to appropriate care."

Click here to read the full statement.
 

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Workers at the University of Oregon have voted to join United Academics, an AFT-Oregon affiliate along with the American Association of University Professors.

Click here to read the full story.
 

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The recession has led to an increase in union membership proving that Oregon is not a state where we race to the economic bottom.

Click here to read the full article.
 

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