Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  RESOURCES How to Stay Fed During the SNAP Shutdown If Congress does not act to pass an equitable and just budget by Oct 31, food assistance will end for 750,000 lower income Oregonians. Here are resources for Oregonian community members to stay fed until the federal government shutdown ends. Resources for Federal Workers...

In the past few months, the Oregon AFL-CIO has added three new positions to our organization, adding capacity for our communications, organizing, and political programs! Aurora Biggers, Communications Specialist Aurora joins the Oregon AFL-CIO after working as the Communications Director & Research Specialist for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 701. Prior to her union work, she covered labor, housing, and local governance for local news organizations. She maintains a...

Dozens of Oregonians were arrested this week, including 31 people in Woodburn yesterday Oregon leaders held a press conference on Friday, Oct. 31 to underscore the urgency of the situation and appeal to the public and elected officials to protect workers of color and immigrants. PORTLAND, OR-- All Oregonians should be alarmed by the actions of the Trump Administration’s unaccountable, secret police force that has arrested dozens of immigrant Oregonians this week, including 31 on Oct. 30 in...