The Oregon Labor Dispatch: November 13, 2025
- Oregon AFL-CIO
- Nov 13, 2025
- 3 min read
Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers.
RESOURCES
Oregonians began seeing SNAP benefits roll out last week, but the disruption still had effects on many Oregon families.
It’s day 23 of the government shutdown, and federal workers are hurting. If you’ve been impacted by the shutdown, view our Oregon-specific and federal resources for government workers.
Calling all union allies: Join Portland and Beaverton union baristas at the Red Cup Day Rally! Starbucks baristas are on strike fighting to get a fair union contract and an end to Starbucks years-long union busting campaign. RSVP here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Calling all union allies: Join Portland and Beaverton union baristas at the Red Cup Day Rally! Starbucks baristas are on strike fighting to get a fair union contract and an end to Starbucks years-long union busting campaign. RSVP here.
Nov. 20 from 6-7pm at NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center
OFNHP is inviting you to join us for a Community Roundtable with patients, nurses and healthcare workers, elected officials, and other community members to learn more about what’s at stake for Kaiser patients and the people who provide their care. RSVP Here.
Dec. 4 from 5-7pm at the Oregon Labor Center
If you are a woman and are union member, join us to hear from women's committees across the federation. This is an inclusive space and queer-friendly space. We will be selecting a new steering committee and mapping the year ahead. A light dinner is provided. RSVP Here.
MUST READ
Nov. 7, 2025 | Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal judge on Friday issued an order permanently blocking President Donald Trump from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Portland against the wishes of state and local leaders.
Nov. 9, 2025 | OPB
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.
OREGON LABOR NEWS
Nov. 13, 2025 | KVAL
Over a thousand Starbucks union baristas are striking at 65 U.S. stores across 45 cities, coinciding with the company's annual "Red Cup Day." Workers are demanding better staffing, higher pay, and resolution of "unfair labor practice charges."
Nov. 12, 2025 | OPB
Portland State University and its local chapter of the American Association of University Professors, PSU-AAUP, are still at odds over whether the university followed its labor contract with the union when it laid off several faculty members last school year.
FEDERAL ATTACKS
Nov. 12, 2025 | Reuters
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Nov. 11, 2025 | Politico
Republicans are putting their own spin on subsidizing Americans’ health care: Route money away from insurers and put cash directly in consumers’ hands to give them more choice over their coverage.
ATTACKS ON IMMIGRANTS
Nov. 11, 2025 | Oregon Capital Chronicle
State leaders criticize Trump for ramping up ICE operations amid government shutdown.
Nov. 10, 2025 | AFL-CIO
Working people don’t back down from a fight, no matter how long it takes or how tough it gets. The members of the Pittsburgh News Guild-CWA have proven that time and again for the past three years.
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