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AFL-CIO
Workers Rights
U.S. House passes labor law reform
The PRO Act would restore the power of workers to unionize, bargain collectively, and strike.
Trade
AFL-CIO endorses Trump’s revised re-write of NAFTA trade treaty
For the first time in a generation, NAFTA is getting a re-write, and even America’s premier trade union federation has endorsed the final draft.
National
Trump names Eugene Scalia as his pick for new Labor Secretary
AFL-CIO blasts the choice — a former WalMart lawyer and son of union nemesis Antonin Scalia.
Union Organizing
America’s top union leader pops into Portland
National AFL-CIO president Rich Trumka was in Portland for an Organizing Summit — a training for unionists on organizing tactics, messaging around common sense economics, and how to build worker power in the wake of the Supreme Court’s anti-union Janus decision.
People
Oregon native named to top job at AFL-CIO’s Department For Professional Employees
Jennifer Dorning is the first woman to hold the post at the coalition of 24 national unions in professional, technical, and other highly skilled occupations.
National
Trump denounces America’s top labor leader … on Labor Day
The tweet was in reaction to an appearance on Fox News Sunday by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
Trade
An end to NAFTA?
A new two-nation trade deal with Mexico could take the place of the three-nation agreement known as NAFTA.
National
Bill to end tribal worker union rights fails in Senate
The vote was 55-41 to end debate, but backers needed 60 votes.
Trade
AFL-CIO applauds Trump for imposing tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum
The tariffs take effect March 23.
National
Senate bill would end union rights for Indian casino workers
Oregon Democrat Kurt Schrader joined Greg Walden and 215 other Republicans in voting for it.
Buying Union
Outside a Portland Walmart: The Nabisco Boycott Day of Action
With actions outside 100 stores nationwide, the union boycott against Mexican-made Nabisco products isn't going away any time soon.
Comment
Making the labor movement safe for all workers
High-ranking union officials used positions of power to pressure women subordinates for sexual favors. That's unacceptable.
Union democracy
Highlights of the 2017 National AFL-CIO convention
No politicians this time, but an emphasis on racial equity and inclusion.
Building our communities
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria: Union volunteers mobilize for Puerto Rico
Six Oregon nurses join 300 other union members for a two-week stint in the hurricane’s wake. Here's what they saw.
National
Trumka says hope of working with Trump has faded
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka at first hoped labor leaders could find common ground with Trump.
Trade
Six questions for organized labor’s top NAFTA expert
Twenty-three years after NAFTA became law, Trump wants to renegotiate it. Round 1 of talks ended Aug. 20. To find out more, we spoke with the AFL-CIO’s top trade policy expert.
Labor History
United Way’ers, labor partners from across the country take part in ‘Labor Walk’
The 1.7-mile-walk through downtown Portland stopped at spots important to local labor history.
Health Care
‘It’s Not Over’ — Unions join fight to defend Obamacare
Sens. Merkley and Wyden, and Rep. Bonamici urge Oregonians to keeping pushing back on GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.
National
TRUMP 100 DAYS: What’s his labor record so far?
Have Trump’s acts in office lived up to his pledge to put the American worker first?
Worker safety
Six questions for labor’s top workplace safety expert
Peg Seminario, the AFL-CIO’s director of occupational safety and health, is a nationally recognized expert on worker safety.
