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Brad Witt
Oregon
Oregon’s 2018 Legislative Session: Small gains, big misses
This year, like almost every year, the most important bills that might have benefited working people died in the majority-Democratic Oregon Senate.
Union democracy
Oregon AFL-CIO 52nd Convention
At a time when labor is under attack, delegates put aside differences to declare “We are one”
Politics
Top Dems debate, seeking Oregon AFL-CIO backing
Delegates debate but make no endorsement in Oregon's 1st Congressional District.
Oregon/Washington
Avakian, Witt woo building trades unions
Building Trades unions meet on the Oregon coast to consider endorsements and set policy.
Politics
UFCW’s Witt explores possible congressional race against Wu
Union member (and state rep) Brad Witt is considering a primary challenge to Congressman David Wu.