Union-backed initiatives would punish GOP walkout Mar 5, 2020 The measures would fine Oregon lawmakers who fail to show up — and disqualify them from running for re-election.
Telling labor’s story to lawmakers Mar 4, 2020 For a day, there were more union construction workers than legislators in the State Capitol building.
Lawmaking season in Oregon and Washington Feb 5, 2020 Oregon and Washington lawmakers have begun their 2020 “short” sessions. Thought timelines are short, labor is still calling on lawmakers to deliver.
UFCW Local 555 endorses Williamson for Oregon Secretary of State Dec 17, 2019 In the May primary, Williamson will face fellow Democrats Sen. Mark Haas of Beaverton, attorney Jamie McLeod-Skinner of Terrebonne, and first-time candidate Cameron Smith.
OSEA won’t endorse legislators who voted for PERS reduction bill Oct 17, 2019 SB 1049 resulted in dramatic reductions to the pensions that public employees will receive.
Oregon AFSCME: ‘No endorsement, no financial support’ for PERS cutters Oct 2, 2019 All but a few Democrats voted to cut public employee retirement contributions. Now they’ll go without AFSCME’s support for re-election.
Initiative to limit self-checkout grocery stations moves forward Sep 18, 2019 Oregon AFL-CIO says self-checkout eliminates jobs and inconveniences customers.
Public employees file lawsuit to protect PERS retirement benefits Aug 16, 2019 Plaintiffs say SB 1049 is a breach of contract, an illegal taking, and violates the Constitution.
Oregon governor and legislators who voted to cut PERS won’t be on stage at Labor Day picnic Aug 1, 2019 When they were campaigning, the governor and many of the legislators promised not to cut PERS benefits.
How working people and unions fared in the 2019 session of the Oregon Legislature Jul 3, 2019 Lawmakers passed paid family leave and boosted school budgets, but also cut public worker compensation and punted on climate.
