Oregon/Washington Archives

Rideshare driver protections start Jan. 1 in Washington

Dec 14, 2022

They include minimum per-minute, per-mile and per-trip rates drivers must be paid; paid sick leave; workers compensation; and more.

Oregon paid leave ready to launch

Nov 30, 2022

Starting next September, Oregon workers will be able to take up to 12 weeks off using paid, parental leave.

Catching up with Christina

Nov 30, 2022

Worker-side labor attorney Christina Stephenson, Oregon’s next labor commissioner, describes her priorities for the job when she takes office next month.

WORKER POWER

Nov 30, 2022

During the 2022 election season, union backing was the decisive factor in hard-fought competitions like the race for Oregon governor.

For union-backed campaigns, mostly wins

Nov 9, 2022

Communicating with members, turning out volunteers, contributing to campaigns … labor organizations had a real impact on election night.

Hospital board faces union-backed recall

Nov 2, 2022

The campaign submitted enough signatures to the Coos County Clerk’s office to hold a recall election for two Bay Area Health District board members.

Kotek embraces labor support in final election push

Nov 2, 2022

Tina Kotek has appeared at union meetings and alongside numerous labor allies in the days leading up to the election.

Union Guide to the 2022 General Election

Oct 20, 2022

This ballot guide lists candidates who have at least one labor organization endorsing them and who have opponents on the ballot.

Labor makes all-out push for Kotek

Oct 19, 2022

As House speaker for nine years, Democratic candidate for governor Tina Kotek delivered landmark union-backed legislation year after year.

Stephenson: Labor laws mean little without enforcement

Oct 7, 2022

Christina Stephenson says heightening BOLI’s wage theft enforcement will be a top priority if she’s elected as labor commissioner.