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Lame duck season

If Michigan can become a right-to-work state, every state is in jeopardy.

The fight for Oregon is in down-ballot races

This year's Oregon races won't attract national attention, which makes our fights harder.

Restore an economy that works for the middle class

A message to labor from U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

This Labor Day, remember: Work connects us all

People who work for a living are all on the same side.

Bring Jobs Home

We can’t afford tax incentives that undermine efforts to rebuild America’s economy.

Lessons from the Wisconsin recall election

What Wisconsin foreshadows in November is a battle of epic proportion.

Change agenda doesn’t happen overnight

Many Oregonians believe their vote doesn’t matter. But we need an attitude of no surrender.

Elections make a difference

Support candidates who fight for fairness, equality, and opportunity.

Fighting fringe agendas

Last month, a few legislators tried to use the short session to advance their fringe agendas.

We can’t endorse based solely on a political party

While many Democrats are, at best, passive on our issues, there ARE politicians who care.

On economic issues, Bonamici a clear winner

The whole country is watching the Jan. 31 special election in Oregon's Congressional District 1.

No more political games: Unemployment insurance is a human right

By Tom Chamberlain, Oregon AFL-CIO President

Occupy Wall Street: Let’s not waste this moment

Our best chance for change in America is ensuring that the 99% movement survives and evolves.