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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.

For union-backed campaigns, mostly wins

Nov 9, 2022

Communicating with members, turning out volunteers, contributing to campaigns … labor organizations had a real impact on election night.

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.

Unions back recall of Coos Bay hospital board

Oct 7, 2022

Decisions to close a psychiatric ward and hire a CEO previously convicted of fraud sparked community outrage.

Labor’s chance to send a nurse to Salem

Oct 6, 2022

Filling Betsy Johnson’s former seat with a solid unionist would be a big win for labor advocates in Oregon.

A Union Guide to Washington’s August 2022 primary

Jul 13, 2022

This union-focused ballot guide for Southwest Washington keeps it simple: It only lists candidates who have at least one union endorsement.

County ballot measure would provide lawyers to tenants facing eviction

Jun 29, 2022

Tenants rights advocates are petitioning for a Multnomah County initiative to provide free legal representation for tenants facing eviction.

Cure for Clackamas County ballot box blunders: Vote out the county clerk

Jun 1, 2022

Well before the latest fiasco, AFSCME member Catherine McMullen had concerns about Clackamas County elections.