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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