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No room for ‘grand bargains’ on food stamps: Hunger isn’t a bargaining chip

Before Congress votes again, they need to walk the streets and understand the impact of hunger

Without filibuster reform, worker rights will wither

Employers are increasingly lawless as the NLRB sits vacant

AFL-CIO will look at changes to labor councils

With a structure set in 1955, many state and local labor councils face problems

‘Wages, hours and working conditions’ not enough: Unions must speak for all workers

Immigration, same sex marriage … today's unions have moved beyond a 1980s agenda.

Falling union numbers, expanding right-to-work … it’s time to change a losing game

To change our game we must realize that the union structure isolates us into sector silos.

Lesson from a rookie fire fighter: Help is you and I

Massive mobilization of people beats wealth and power.

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.