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Of the 4 unionists on the May 19 ballot who went to Oregon Labor Candidates School, 3 won office

With six weeks left in 2015 session, Oregon Legislature enters the season of deal-cutting.

Four rank-and-file union members are vying for public office in Oregon’s May 2015 ballot

In low-profile races, in a low-turnout election, union voters can really make a difference.

“I’m not going to do minimum wage,” Courtney tells Southern Oregon chamber of commerce members

In spite of the recent scandal, unionists laud Kitzhaber for his labor record

The newly sworn in governor also has a decades-long relationship with organized labor

Democrats who control the Oregon Legislature will consider several bills to raise the minimum wage

With strong Democratic majorities in the state house and senate, the mood is optimistic

Report says quarter of Oregon’s work force is low-wage, and too many rely on public benefits