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The state of Oregon unions: Strong, United, Galvanized
After this morning’s United States Supreme Court decision in Janus vs AFSCME, leaders from Oregon’s largest public-sector unions say they...
Jun 26, 20182 min read
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Oregon Unions Respond to 2018 May Primary Election Results
Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain responds to yesterday’s election results: “Union members across our state have been knocking on...
May 15, 20181 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Congratulates Burgerville Workers Union on Historic Victory
Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain responds to the historic union organizing victory at Burgerville: “The unions of the Oregon...
Apr 22, 20181 min read
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Oregon Unions Warn Voters About Knute Buehler’s Alarming Record
The Oregon AFL-CIO, the statewide federation of unions representing over 300,000 Oregonians, launched BuehlerBadForWorkers.com today to...
Apr 1, 20181 min read
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Oregon Workers are United as Supreme Court Hears Anti-Union Case
SALEM, ORE. – The United States Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Janus V. AFSCME today. This case is the latest in a long line of...
Feb 25, 20183 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Responds to President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
Statement by Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain in response to President Donald Trump’s infrastructure proposal announced today:...
Feb 11, 20182 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Responds to Governor Kate Brown’s State of the State Address
Statement by Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain in response to Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s State of the State Address: Governor...
Feb 4, 20181 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Responds to State of the Union Address
Statement by Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain in response to President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address: Last...
Jan 30, 20181 min read
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Oregon’s Unions Applaud Passage of Measure 101
(PORTLAND, ORE.) Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain has responded to the passage of Ballot Measure 101: “Oregon’s voters have...
Jan 22, 20181 min read
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BLS Union Data Shows Working People on the Rise
(Portland, Ore.) — Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual report on union membership, which found that the number of...
Jan 18, 20182 min read
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Oregon’s Unions Respond to Passage of GOP Tax Bill
Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain responds to the Senate and House of Representatives passing the GOP Tax Bill: “The GOP’s tax...
Dec 19, 20171 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Responds to Republican Tax Plan, Better Deal Platform
Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain responds to the Republican tax plan and the Better Deal platform from Senate Democrats: “The...
Nov 1, 20171 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Responds to GOP Tax Bill Passing Senate
Statement by Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain in response to the Republican tax bill passing the Senate: The GOP tax bill which...
Nov 1, 20171 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Stands with Lane County Employees
Employees of Lane County will walk out on strike tomorrow, following months of negotiations for a fair contract. Oregon AFL-CIO...
Oct 16, 20171 min read
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Oregon’s Unions React to Mass Shooting in Las Vegas
Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain responds to last night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas: The affiliated unions of the Oregon AFL-CIO...
Oct 1, 20171 min read
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Oregon’s Unions Stand Behind Kate Brown for Governor
(PORTLAND) Governor Kate Brown announced her campaign for reelection on Monday. Earlier this month, Governor Kate Brown addressed...
Sep 26, 20172 min read
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Oregon Unions Will Resist Today, Build For Tomorrow
(BEND, OR) The 55th Biennial Convention of the Oregon AFL-CIO adjourned today in Bend following two days of inspiring speeches and...
Sep 9, 20172 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Endorses Kate Brown for Governor
(BEND, OR) Governor Kate Brown addressed hundreds of union delegates of the Oregon AFL-CIO at the State Federation’s 55th Biennial...
Sep 8, 20171 min read
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Oregon AFL-CIO Condemns Decision to End DACA
Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain responds to President Donald Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...
Sep 4, 20171 min read
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Oregon’s Unions Celebrate Labor Day at Events Across Oregon
Portland, OR – On Monday, September 4, Oregon’s unions will host events in Portland, Salem, Eugene/Springfield, Bend, and Ashland to...
Aug 31, 20171 min read
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