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Breakthrough bill in Oregon Legislature would set safe hospital staffing

Apr 6, 2023

Oregon lawmakers have the chance to make historic improvements to healthcare, thanks to the collaboration of labor and hospital management.

Bill says demolition is public work too

Mar 15, 2023

SB 594 would add demolition and hazardous waste removal to the requirement that prevailing wage be paid on public construction projects.

Labor to lawmakers: Workers’ lives matter

Mar 2, 2023

Oregon OSHA has the lowest fines in the nation: The average for a fatal accident is $1,077. Oregon labor wants that to change.

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.

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.