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We Can Make a Difference
On Thursday, April 8 Oregon’s unions will come together and make a difference for working people across Oregon. We need your help to...
Mar 24, 20212 min read


Care Work Makes All Other Work Possible
Care work is meeting the needs of others: teaching and raising the young, cooking and cleaning, caring for the elderly, and other...
Mar 24, 20212 min read
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


PRO Act Passes The House: Here’s What’s Next
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R.842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. This is a tremendous moment in...
Mar 9, 20213 min read


We're Not Backing Down On International Women's Day
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


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


New Podcast Episode: The Intersections Of Justice
In the February episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers we discuss how Oregon’s unions and worker advocates are approaching social and...
Feb 25, 20211 min read


Oregon Unions Applaud U.S. Citizenship Act
Last week, the White House announced sweeping immigration reform legislation - the U.S. Citizenship Act. One of the key provisions of the...
Feb 23, 20212 min read


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


Black History Month Profiles: Wilfred Arceneaux
This year, for Black History Month, we're looking at a group of leaders who are currently active in making Black history across the labor...
Feb 16, 20211 min read


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


Black History Month Profile: Kendrick Roberson
This year, for Black History Month, we're looking at a group of leaders who are currently active in making Black history across the labor...
Feb 7, 20211 min read


Black History Month Profile: William Lucy
This year, for Black History Month, we're looking at a group of leaders who have made Black history across the labor movement. Check back...
Feb 7, 20211 min read


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


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


New Podcast Episode: An Inside Look At Oregon Labor Legislative Advocacy
We’re kicking off 2021 with an inside look at how Oregon unions plan to make progress for workers in our state legislature! Oregon...
Jan 27, 20211 min read


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


BIG TECH UNIONIZING
The following is a letter to the editor of the New York Times from Liz Shuler, National AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer. To the Editor: Re “A...
Jan 18, 20211 min read


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


Workers First Agenda Will Build Sustainable Economy And Stronger Democracy
America’s Unions urge the Biden administration and Congress to seize this opportunity to transform the lives of working people through...
Jan 11, 20212 min read

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