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Ballot Measures
National
Workers rights on the ballot nationwide
Next week, voters in 37 states will consider 132 ballot measures. Those include a handful of labor-related items.
National
Ballot Measure Breakthroughs
Voters passed sick leave, raised minimum wage, taxed the rich, and said no to right-to-work.
Politics
2016 Election: Ballot measures around the country
Here are the ballot measures we'll be watching tonight.
Minimum wage increases and paid sick leave
Minimum wage increases are on the ballot in Arizona, Colorado, Maine,...
Politics
Measure 97: The Game Changer
After decades of legislative failure to solve the state’s revenue problem, union-sponsored Measure 97 will make a better Oregon —by asking giant corporations to pay their fair share. And that could lead to similar efforts around the country.
Politics
Voters weigh in on workers rights around the nation
Unions take stands on taxation, marriage equality
Oregon/Washington
Backers file second ballot initiative aimed at public employee unions
Former columnist David Reinhard is behind a new initiative campaign aimed at public employee unions.
