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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
