Statewide teacher strike set for May 8 May 1, 2019 Teachers around Oregon will take part in a one-day walkout May 8 to demand better school funding.
Labor may go to the Oregon ballot on tax reform and workers rights Jun 13, 2017 Oregon’s biggest unions are laying the groundwork for initiatives on the 2018 ballot — in case this year’s Democratic-led Oregon Legislature doesn’t deliver.
Measure 97 backers take their campaign to the Oregon Legislature Nov 17, 2016 The union-backed coalition wants corporate tax transparency — and for big corporations to pay their fair share.
Election night yields mixed scorecard for Oregon labor Nov 15, 2016 Labor held the line in most races, but several losses stung.
Robert G. Crumpton, 1935-2015 Nov 3, 2015 A longtime leader of OEA, he helped pass Oregon’s public employee collective bargaining law.
Labor-backed alliance to push bold agenda in the state capitol Jan 9, 2015 2015 could be a breakthrough year for pro-worker legislation
Fund schools, not tests: Portland teachers sponsor family fun in Pioneer Square Oct 8, 2014 Teachers unions are throwing a party with free pumpkins, face-painting … and standardized tests.
Union member runs for open seat in Oregon Legislature Apr 29, 2014 Schoolteacher Deborah Barnes is running for Carolyn Tomei’s Southeast Portland seat
Sizemore files bankruptcy to skirt paying unions May 1, 2013 The longtime union foe faces millions in damages as a repeat violator of ballot initiative laws
First crop of Labor Candidate School grads run for public office May 1, 2013 Oregon unions are training up members to run for office
