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Oregon/Washington

Thousands at Capitol rally for a ‘Better Way’

State workers call for more efficient government, fewer managers, and more taxes on the wealthy.
Politics

AFL’s Tom Chamberlain appointed to port commission

He joins ILWU's Bruce Holte and AFSCME's Ken Allen on the nine-member body.
Oregon/Washington

Labor scrambles to find ways to lessen state budget cuts

Oregonians would rather see some taxes increased than watch wholesale cuts to education, public safety and social services. But Republicans are calling for further tax cuts.
Union democracy

Oregon AFSCME recommits to message of solidarity

At Oregon AFSCME's convention, delegates approved a new media fund and a strengthened political fund.
National

Spirit of Madison at Oregon rallies

At a pair of rallies Feb. 25 and 26 in Portland and Salem, Oregonians showed solidarity with Midwest public workers.
Oregon

Kulongoski report takes aim at state employees’ compensation


Oregon's outgoing governor is proposing that next year's Legislature make a series of cuts to state employee compensation.
Oregon

AFSCME’s Ridderbusch named to governor-elect’s transition team

Oregon AFSCME staff rep Randy Ridderbusch has been named to Governor-elect John Kitzhaber’s transition team regarding the Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections and the Oregon Youth Authority.
Collective bargaining

DCTU reaches tentative contract with City of Portland

Following months of often contentious bargaining, a coalition of seven unions representing 1,800 city employees reached a tentative agreement with the City of Portland on a new three-year contract.
People

Lobbyist for Labor

Decades defending workers at the Oregon Legislature have earned Mary Botkin an outsized reputation
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