Health Care 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.
Oregon 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.
Oregon 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 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.
Oregon 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.
Oregon 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.
Oregon 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.
Oregon 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.
Oregon 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.
Oregon 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.