The Oregon Labor Dispatch: January 29, 2026
- Oregon AFL-CIO
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Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Labor Against ICE Rally and March
January 31
On Jan. 31 stand united with Oregon unions to demand justice for our communities and an end to ICE violence!
Following the call for a general strike from labor in Minnesota, Oregon's unions will gather on Saturday at 3 - 4:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Caruthers Park.
February
Together we are building towards a more just and equitable future, where Black lives are truly valued and respected. Join Brown Hope and the Oregon Coalition of Black Trade Unionists in kicking off Black History Month with a special panel on February 5th called "A New Generation of Black Voices."
Show up to an upcoming Oregon legislator Town Hall near you to urge lawmakers to prioritize protecting everyday Oregonians and the services we rely on, not padding the profits of the rich.
Fight for Our Future Rally
February 5
Join us on Thursday, Feb 5th, from Noon to 2 pm at Oregon State Capitol State Park to urge lawmakers to prioritize protecting everyday Oregonians and the services we rely on, not padding the profits of the rich.
MUST READ
Jan. 26, 2026 | Public News Service
A new coalition of workers and labor organizations, called Climate Jobs Oregon, says it is focused on ensuring that the state’s transition to a clean energy future centers working people.
Jan. 27, 2026 | AFL-CIO
Labor leaders from across the building trades in Oregon gathered for a press conference on Wednesday to announce the launch of Climate Jobs Oregon. This new coalition advocates for policies to increase the number of union tradespeople to help meet the state’s clean energy targets and lower utility bills.
OREGON LABOR NEWS
Jan. 28, 2026 | OPB
Health care workers in Portland and in cities across the country have gathered for vigils following Pretti’s death — and called for a full investigation of the federal agents who shot him.
Jan. 28, 2026 | OPB
Students and staff at Portland State University feel a strong sense of belonging, according to a new survey. But university leaders have work to do when it comes to building trust among the campus community.
Jan. 23, 2026 | OPB
Reyna Lopez is the president and executive director of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste, also known as PCUN. She joined OPB to talk about the first day of boycotts, as well as the goals they hope to achieve.
FEDERAL ATTACKS
Jan. 28, 2026 | Politico
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno said that Republicans will make their “best and final” offer after weeks of bipartisan talks to revive lapsed Obamacare subsidies.
Jan. 27, 2026 | Government Executive
The nation’s largest federal employee union on Monday called for the resignations of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the two officials’ statements denigrating VA nurse Alex Pretti just hours after he was slain by a U.S. Border Patrol agent Saturday.
ATTACKS ON IMMIGRANTS
Jan. 28, 2026 | Oregon Capital Chronicle
Thousands fewer people are receiving health care through a Medicaid-like Oregon program that’s open to income-eligible people regardless of immigration status than were six months ago, state data shows.
Jan. 28, 2026 | OPB
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official wrote in court filings Tuesday that the agency intended to build a temporary holding and processing center in Newport, Oregon, confirming rumors that have swirled through the coastal community for months.
THE LABOR MOVEMENT
Jan. 26, 2026 | Axios
Some tech workers are pressuring the industry's top leaders to speak out against ICE after federal officers killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday, less than a month after the shooting of Renee Good.
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