Portland Exit interview: Amanda Fritz Dec 16, 2020 Amanda Fritz, a former psychiatric nurse and member of Oregon Nurses Association, talks about her 12 years at Portland City Council.
Politics To counter big-money politics, Portland City Council votes for public campaign finance Dec 22, 2016 Starting in 2020, the system will match small donors so candidates can focus on regular voters, not big donors.
Politics Portland City Council looks at public campaign finance system to magnify the voice of small donors Nov 4, 2016 Backed by unions and community groups, Commissioner Amanda Fritz hopes to pass it by the end of the year.
Politics Sick leave mandate causes concern among building trades unions Apr 3, 2013 Union leaders say it could get tricky in a high-wage, short-term industry like construction
Workers Rights Sick leave ordinance gets first hearing at Portland City Council Feb 11, 2013 In four hours of public comment, sentiment runs 3 to 1 in favor of a sick leave ordinance
Portland Sick leave ordinance goes before Portland City Council Jan 29, 2013 Commissioner Fritz takes lead on workers rights advance that would impact 2 in 5 Portland workers.
Politics Laborers get an audience with City authorities Nov 18, 2011 Laborers Local 483 went before Portland City Council Nov. 16 … and got about the usual response.
Politics Labor Council hosts first mayoral debate Nov 18, 2011 Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the first joint appearance of the 2012 Portland mayor campaign.