Oregon AFL-CIO, the Statewide Federation of Labor Unions, Responds to Election Results
Oregon AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor has released the following statement in response to the 2022 General Election results: We are at...
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- Jun 30, 2022
- 1 min
Oregon’s Unions Respond To Minimum Wage Increase
Today Oregon’s minimum wage increased, impacting 108,400 workers across the state. The increase is divided into the three sections of...
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- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
Oregon’s Unions Respond to U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade
In the United States, we know that the decision of whether or when to have a child has monumental implications for women's workforce...
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- Apr 24, 2022
- 5 min
Oregon’s Unions to Honor Fallen Workers on April 28 in Salem
SALEM, OR - On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Oregon AFL-CIO, the statewide federation of labor unions in Oregon, will honor workers who...
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- Apr 21, 2022
- 3 min
Christina Stephenson Stands with Workers in Campaign for Labor Commissioner
WOODBURN, OR - Christina Stephenson, the Oregon AFL-CIO endorsed candidate for Oregon Labor Commissioner, demonstrated today why unions...
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- Feb 20, 2022
- 3 min
Labor and Environmental Coalition Asks Oregon OSHA to Strengthen Heat and Smoke Rules for Workers
The Oregon Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) released the final draft rules on excessive heat and wildfire smoke on...
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- Jan 24, 2022
- 3 min
Oregon Gained Nearly 45,000 Union Members in 2021 Reaching Highest Membership Level in State History
PORTLAND - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual report on union membership last week, which saw Oregon’s...
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- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Oregon’s Labor Movement Issues Statement on Recent CDC Guidance Changes
Last week’s decision, followed by this week’s lackluster update by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to change...
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- Nov 18, 2021
- 1 min
Statement on Build Back Better passing the U.S. House
Statement from Oregon AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor on the passage of the Build Back Better agenda in the U.S. House of...
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- Nov 4, 2021
- 1 min
Oregon AFL-CIO Supports OFNHP Kaiser Strike Authorization Vote
Yesterday 3,400 Kaiser workers represented by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP, AFT Local 5017) announced...
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- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
Oregon AFL-CIO Releases 2020-2021 Legislative Scorecard
SALEM - The Oregon AFL-CIO, the statewide federation of unions representing over 300,000 working Oregonians, formally released their...
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Early Labor Endorsements in Lane County
"Politics is local. The decisions made by the county commission impact everyone in Lane County. "
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- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
Lane County Commissioners Announce Early Labor Endorsements
SPRINGFIELD - Yesterday, Lane County Commissioners Joe Berney and Heather Buch formally announced their endorsement by the Lane County...
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- Sep 19, 2021
- 2 min
Trade Unions In The Americas Demand Humane Responses For Forced Migrants From Haiti
In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis for Haitians and other forced migrants, Fred Redmond, President of the Trade Union...
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- Sep 13, 2021
- 2 min
Portland Thorns Players Walk The Line With Striking Nabisco Workers
(PORTLAND) Dozens of striking Nabisco workers joined together with half of the members of the Portland Thorns soccer team today at the...
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- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min
Oregon's Unions Respond to the Passing of AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka
The American Labor Movement, the Oregon AFL-CIO, and workers across the nation mourn the loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka today.
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- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
Oregon Workers Speak Up for Increased COVID-19 Protections
As Oregon’s reported Coronavirus infections continue to climb, the call for greater protections for working people is climbing as well. ...
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- Jun 29, 2021
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Oregon’s Unions Respond to 2021 State Minimum Wage Increase
PORTLAND - Oregon’s minimum wage will increase tomorrow, July 1, 2021. The minimum wage increases to $14.00 per hour inside the Portland...
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- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
Update on Union-Endorsed Candidates in Local Elections
PORTLAND - May 18’s special district election results showcase the critical role workers can play at the ballot box, and the importance...
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- Mar 16, 2021
- 2 min
Labor Movement Outraged And Heartbroken By Atlanta Shootings
“Asian American workers are a vital part of our labor movement and have shown an immense amount of dedication throughout this pandemic....
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