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Oregon/Washington
Measure 97 backers take their campaign to the Oregon Legislature
The union-backed coalition wants corporate tax transparency — and for big corporations to pay their fair share.
Election night yields mixed scorecard for Oregon labor
Labor held the line in most races, but several losses stung.
Big wins in Washington for labor
All 12 statewide candidates backed by the Washington State Labor Council won office, and every one of its endorsed measures passed.
Washington election results
Here are the union-endorsed races in Washington we’re following on Election Night.
Oregon election results
Here are the union-endorsed races in Oregon we're following on Election Night
Could Measure 97 accidentally get Oregon’s roads in order?
The funds are aimed at K-12, health care and seniors, but the courts could decide that $250 million has to go to roads.
Oregon Building Trades Council announces endorsements for November election
Constructions unions back Ballot Measure 98 to fund career and technical education in high schools.
Washington Primary: Round One in battle over control of the state
Washington’s “top two” primary once again delivered strange results as ballots were counted following the Aug. 2 vote.
Labor sees possible gains in Washington’s Aug. 2 primary
Ballots are due Aug. 2 in Washington’s primary, where the top two candidates go on to November, regardless of party.
AFL-CIO rates Washington state lawmakers after low-energy session
Labor's expectations were low for Washington's 2016 legislative session, and those expectations were met.
To stay afloat, Oregon Working Families Party needs more voters by August
The labor-backed political party gave up its own members to help Bernie Sanders’ revolution.
The union choice for Oregon Secretary of State is …
All three Democrats have close relationships with organized labor, but there ARE differences.
Historic gains in 2016 Legislative session
Top issue was minimum wage, but Oregon lawmakers made progress on other fronts as well.
Oregon union members running for office
Eight Oregon Labor Candidate School grads are first-time candidates this year
Labor fights back against Freedom Foundation
Sorry, Freedom Foundation: Unionbusting isn't a legitimate tax-deductible purpose
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Two state senate Dems with long ties to labor will leave office when their terms expire this year
RAISE THE WAGE STATEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Raise the Wage Coalition Ends Ballot Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 29, 2016
Contact: Courtney Graham (503) 330-8422
[email protected]
Raise the Wage Coalition Ends Ballot Campaign
Coalition will no longer collect signatures on Initiative Petitions 57, 58, or...
15 NOW STATEMENT: For Immediate Release: $15 Campaign Ends Signature Gathering
For Immediate Release
Monday, March 7, 2016
Contact: Jamie Partridge, Chief Petitioner 503-752-5112
Justin Norton-Kertson, Campaign Manager 503-724-3642
$15 Ballot Initiative Ends Signature Gathering:
Statement by 15 Now
It’s no secret that...
Minimum wage statements
Oregon minimum wage ballot measures withdrawn
The Feb. 29 announcement that Raise the Wage is suspending its ballot measure campaign is here.
The March 7 announcement that...
Oregon minimum wage raise speeding to passage
The bill would raise wages by 2022 to $14.75, $13.50, and $12.50 in different parts of the state.
