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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Workers are the economy, so celebrate working families
From the Salem Statesman Journal By Tom Chamberlain, Oregon AFL-CIO President, Guest Opinion On Labor Day, we recognize and honor the...
Aug 31, 20172 min read


Statement by Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain on Domestic Terror in Charlottesville
“Saturday in Charlottesville, VA the nation and the world witnessed the hateful views and violent actions of white supremacists and...
Aug 13, 20171 min read


Oregon AFL-CIO Responds to Uber’s Meddling in Transportation Funding Talks
Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain responds to Uber’s renewed efforts in the Oregon legislature to preempt local jurisdictions from...
Jun 15, 20171 min read


Statement from the Oregon AFL-CIO on Portland MAX Attack
Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain responds to the brutal attack on May 26 in Northeast Portland: “The unions of the Oregon AFL-CIO...
May 30, 20171 min read


Community Members Hold Representative Walden Accountable at Town Hall Events
Community members attended town hall meetings hosted by Representative Greg Walden this week. The town hall meetings scheduled by Rep....
Apr 13, 20172 min read


National and Oregon AFL-CIO Leaders Respond to US Senate Rules Changes
Statements by Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain and National AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil...
Apr 5, 20171 min read


Responding to the Trump Budget Proposal
Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain responds to President Trump’s budget proposal, which includes a 20.7% cut to the Department of...
Mar 15, 20171 min read


CBO Report: “The Numbers Do Not Lie”
Statement by Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain on the Congressional Budget Office’s report on the American Health Care Act: “The...
Mar 12, 20171 min read

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