Oregon/Washington

A big Democratic majority led to high expectations, but Oregon lawmakers balked at minimum wage and other labor priorities

Sick leave, ban the box, and a retirement plan for all workers are heading to the governor's desk

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.

Under state law, the school board can’t change union rules, so the action was symbolic.

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

Local 125 launches an ad campaign

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

2015 could be a breakthrough year for pro-worker legislation

Paul Holvey will head House Labor, and Michael Dembrow will chair a new Workforce Committee

Members fund sick leave campaigns and a third party strategy that doesn’t give up on rural areas

Nine ideas to make Oregon more worker-friendly

No statewide or Congressional race was even close

AFL-CIO's electoral ground game in Oregon relies on the patient legwork of door-to-door discussions