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Kurt Schrader
Politics
Labor unions drop Kurt Schrader and back Jamie McLeod-Skinner
Oregon's biggest and most politically active unions appear to be throwing their support behind a progressive challenger.
Politics
Several unions now favor McLeod-Skinner in challenge to Kurt Schrader
Since 2020, redistricting has made Oregon's 5th Congressional District more favorable terrain for progressives.
Workers Rights
Oregon AFL-CIO ramps up pressure on Rep. Kurt Schrader to get behind labor law reform
The Protecting the Right to Organize Act would protect the right to strike, prevent misclassification of workers, increase penalties for retaliation, and more, but Democrat Schrader isn't on board.
Comment
We need labor law reform
While every other member of the Democrat in Oregon’s Congressional delegation has signed onto the PRO Act as a co-sponsor, Congressman Kurt Schrader said he won't vote for the bill.
National
Senate bill would end union rights for Indian casino workers
Oregon Democrat Kurt Schrader joined Greg Walden and 215 other Republicans in voting for it.
Workers Rights
Oregon Democrat Kurt Schrader takes aim at Obama’s overtime rule
A bill sponsored by Schrader won praise from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and criticism from the Labor Secretary.
Trade
What’s next for TPP? A stealth vote?
To promote TPP, Nike sponsors a visit to Portland by U.S. ambassadors to Brunei and Malaysia.
Trade
Free trader Kurt Schrader meets local labor about TPP
Schrader says it's foolish for labor to target fast track Democrats.
Oregon
The return of Kurt Schrader
After his Fast Track vote, the Oregon Congressman visits the House of Labor
Workers Rights
Oregon Democratic Congressman Kurt Schrader turning hostile to union rights
The Oregon Democrat backs bills to diminish workers’ right to unionize or tack collective action.
Oregon/Washington
AFL-CIO tallies slew of anti-union votes in Congress
The national AFL-CIO has released its interim rating of members of Congress for 2011.
Trade
Congress could vote on Korea, Colombia, Panama deals in July
The NAFTA-style treaties would add to the trade deficit and make outsourcing easier.
Trade
Schrader favors Korea trade deal, balks at TRADE Act
Congressman Kurt Schrader told labor leaders he is undecided on trade deals with Colombia and Panama.
International
Schrader favors Korea trade deal, balks at TRADE Act
Oregon Fifth District Congressman Kurt Schrader told labor leaders at an April 26 breakfast that he is "leaning strongly in favor" of the Korea Free Trade Agreement and is unlikely to support the union-backed TRADE Act, a re-write of the nation's trade policy. He still is undecided on trade deals with Colombia and Panama.
