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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...
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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Early Labor Endorsements in Lane County
"Politics is local. The decisions made by the county commission impact everyone in Lane County. "
Oct 1, 20212 min read
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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...
Sep 27, 20212 min read
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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...
Sep 19, 20212 min read
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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...
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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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.
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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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. ...
Jul 21, 20212 min read
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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...
Jun 29, 20212 min read
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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...
May 26, 20213 min read
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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....
Mar 16, 20212 min read
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Oregon Unions and Partners Will Still Hold Actions at Congressman Kurt Schrader’s Offices
Congressman Kurt Schrader released a statement over the weekend in which he stated his qualified intent to vote yes as a courtesy on the...
Mar 7, 20212 min read
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Workplace Outbreaks Increasing in Oregon but Hope Remains
COVID-19 infections related to workplace outbreaks increased by over 450 cases in the past week, according to the Oregon Health...
Feb 18, 20212 min read
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As Oregon Counties Improve COVID-19 Risk Level, Workplace Safety Must Be Prioritized
For the first time since November, the counties comprising the Portland Metropolitan Area will move to High Risk from Extreme Risk,...
Feb 10, 20212 min read
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As COVID-19 Continues to Spread at Work, Oregon Unions Aim to Protect Workers Who Face Retaliation
Today the Oregon Health Authority confirmed 7 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon and 730 new cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s...
Feb 4, 20212 min read
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Oregon’s Unions Respond to Introduction of PRO Act in Congress
Oregon AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor responds to the introduction of the PRO (Protecting the Right to Organize) Act in Congress today:...
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, Oregon Union Membership Increased in 2020
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Oregon’s union membership increased by 1.8% in 2020, part of a larger trend of...
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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Oregon’s Unions Condemn State Senator Dallas Heard’s Intimidation of COVID-19 Reportees
Last December, Oregon State Senator Dallas Heard (R-Roseburg) made national headlines when he ripped off his COVID-19 mask amidst a crowd...
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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National AFL-CIO Calls For Trump’s Resignation Or Removal From Office
After a discussion Thursday, the National AFL-CIO General Board today released the following statement: The deadly storming of the U.S....
Jan 7, 20212 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Condemns Assault on U.S. Capitol
Oregon AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor responded to the assault on the United States Capitol Building today: “We witnessed one of the...
Jan 5, 20211 min read
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Oregon’s Unions Respond to Special Legislative Session Adjournment
Oregon AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor responds to the adjournment of the final Special Legislative Session of 2020: Oregon’s unions are...
Dec 21, 20201 min read
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