Analysis July 1, the day ‘Free trade’ died Jul 14, 2021 ITC says 40 years of trade deals didn’t help much. Our assessment: They accelerated the loss of American manufacturing.
Trade Trump’s new NAFTA: Is America’s trade policy at a crossroads? Apr 16, 2019 When Portland Congressman Earl Blumenauer learned he’d be the new chair of a House trade subcommittee, the first call he made was to Oregon AFL-CIO president Tom Chamberlain.
Oregon The return of Kurt Schrader Dec 29, 2015 After his Fast Track vote, the Oregon Congressman visits the House of Labor
Trade AFL-CIO targets Democratic Fast Track supporters in the House Sep 1, 2015 Late August mailing went to union members in 28 Congressional districts.
Trade Hard feelings linger after Fast Track vote Jul 23, 2015 Labor is in no mood to pal around with Democrats who voted for it.
Trade Fast-tracking trade deals signed into law Jun 30, 2015 A week after unions celebrated a setback for Fast Track, the seeming victory came unzipped.
Comment Free trade — a litmus test for labor Jun 16, 2015 Labor’s endorsements and political contributions aren’t a right. They’re an honor.
Trade Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader calls AFL-CIO president a ‘bully’ Jun 12, 2015 The AFL-CIO has begun campaigning against Democrats who support Fast Track.
Trade Senate passes Fast Track Jun 4, 2015 If House follows, NAFTA-style deals like TPP would proliferate.
Trade Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership: Meet the ‘partners’ Jun 3, 2015 Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei are human rights violators where workers lack basic rights.