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Month: April 2016

Workers Rights

Hearing on Instafab safety record erupts in shouting match

Apr 29, 2016

One year into a strike, Oregon House speaker Tina Kotek headlines the Workers Rights Board panel

Worker safety

DEADLY DUST: OSHA’s new silica rule will save lives

Apr 18, 2016

The silica rule covering 2 million construction workers is the most significant OSHA move in decades.

Worker safety

Silicosis hits home

Apr 18, 2016

The disease can strike anyone exposed, even someone who teaches good safety practices to others.

Politics

Unionist Amanda Schroeder wants to fight for East Multnomah County

Apr 18, 2016

The candidate for Multnomah County Commission is looking to succeed Diane McKeel.

People

Oregon AFSCME hires successor to executive director Ken Allen

Apr 15, 2016

Public sector union leader Michael Seville is currently at IFPTE Local 21 in San Francisco.

Comment

Ireland’s corporate agenda

Apr 14, 2016

To see the result of a corporate agenda run amok, just look to Ireland.

No Picture
Worker safety

Workplace deaths rising

Apr 13, 2016

Job-related deaths are on the rise in Oregon and throughout the United States.

No Picture
Building Community

Retired Bakers union member walks to defeat melanoma

Apr 12, 2016

Melanoma survivor Robin Zimmerman lost his wife in 2008 after a four year battle with the disease.

Worker safety

Over 10,000 severe worker injuries reported in first year of new OSHA requirement

Apr 11, 2016

Most of the hazards that led to severe injuries could easily have been prevented.

Workers Rights

Are Oregon Democrats backtracking already on the minimum wage?

Apr 1, 2016

Several leaders in the Oregon House and Senate say they’ll consider a lower training or youth wage.

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