Questions for Senator Merkley Feb 4, 2021 With Democrats now in charge of the Senate, Oregon’s Jeff Merkley could help pass major pro-worker legislation. We spoke by phone Jan. 28.
Jeff Merkley talks COVID-19 Apr 9, 2020 The U.S. Senator says even the $2 trillion package Congress just passed won’t be enough to deal with the economic implosion.
Merkley, Bonamici want to ban asbestos Apr 2, 2019 The Centers for Disease Control reports that asbestos-related deaths are on the rise.
Time to ban asbestos? Merkley and Bonamici think so Apr 18, 2018 Decades after asbestos insulation was banned, the fibers are still in many legal products in America.
Unions, allies, march for jobs on 50th anniversary of March on Washington Sep 3, 2013 Rallies were held simultaneously around the country
Merkley: Time is now to reform Senate filibuster rules Jan 15, 2013 Senators Merkley and Udall say they have the votes to reform the filibuster.
Oregon AFL-CIO gears up for biennial convention Sep 6, 2011 A Sept. 26-28 meeting of the state labor federation will draw some of the state’s top political figures.
Congress could vote on Korea, Colombia, Panama deals in July Jul 1, 2011 The NAFTA-style treaties would add to the trade deficit and make outsourcing easier.
Senators to NLRB: Don’t cave to GOP pressure on Boeing Jun 3, 2011 Ten U.S. senators in asking the National Labor Relations Board to ignore political pressure.
