The Oregon Labor Dispatch: February 12, 2026
- Oregon AFL-CIO
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers.
SUPPORT WORKERS
Immigrant Oregonians, our families, and communities have been targeted by violent, lawless ICE sweeps resulting in community-wide fear and devastating family separations. No family should have to plan for parents being torn from their children. We only have four more weeks to pass these critical bills. Tell your rep. to support the package NOW.
The legislature cut $129 million from eviction prevention in the 2025-2027 budget. Legal defense for tenants, crisis hotlines, tenant education, and emergency rent assistance were all slashed. Restoring $10 Million Would Make a Major Difference.
After 19 months of bargaining, we have still not reached an agreement with OPB that includes livable wages and sufficient yearly guaranteed increases for the people who create the content you love. Make your voice heard during OPB’s membership Drive.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb. 12
Join the Oregon Coalition of Black Trade Unionists for an event that will examine the power of many voices. LET’S GET LOUD, LET’S BE BOLD, LET’S BE VISIBLE. Sister Petee Talley will school us on how 'UNITED WE WIN.'
Free Film Screening: Salt of the Earth
Feb. 19 at 6pm at the Oregon AFL-CIO Building
The Oregon Coalition of Black Trade Unionists for Black History Month A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: Salt of the Earth.
Based on true events, Salt of the Earth follows Mexican-American workers at New Mexico's Empire Zinc mine as they protest the unsafe work conditions and unequal wages.
MUST READ
February 11, 2026 | Oregon News ServiceUnion membership in Oregon has surged by 23% since 2013, placing it among the top 10 states for organized labor growth in the country.
OREGON LABOR NEWS
February 12, 2026 | FOX 12Healthcare workers and union members picketed outside Kaiser Permanente’s Sunnyside facility Monday morning, demanding the company return to negotiations for a national contract.
February 10, 2026 | OPB
After 10 months of bargaining, Portland Community College’s two unions are turning up the heat on the institution.
February 10, 2026 | FOX 12Healthcare workers and union members picketed outside Kaiser Permanente’s Sunnyside facility Monday morning, demanding the company return to negotiations for a national contract.
FEDERAL ATTACKS
February 11, 2026 | AP
The bill, called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America Act, would require Americans to prove they are citizens when they register to vote, mostly through a valid U.S. passport or birth certificate.
ATTACKS ON IMMIGRANTS
February 12, 2026 | ICE OUT MN
“While we are thrilled that this wave of attacks is seemingly being significantly scaled back, we must acknowledge the deep harm and trauma these last few months have brought to our state."
THE LABOR MOVEMENT
February 4, 2026 | Politico
"... Black History Month has never been simply a time capsule of the past. It’s a celebration of our struggle — past, present, and future — and a reminder that one voice can lead to a chorus of collective action that refuses to be silenced. In 2026, we need more voices speaking up for working people."
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