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Oregon
Governor Kotek appoints labor lawyer Aruna Masih to Oregon Supreme Court
Masih, 52, has practiced law for more than 25 years. She’s spent most of her career with Bennett Hartman, a prominent pro-labor law firm.
Jobs
Local 82: Bringing beauty to the halls of justice
In a major renovation of the Oregon Supreme Court, union plasterers are retaining the building’s historic character.
Oregon
Oregon Supreme Court upholds PERS cuts
The Oregon Supreme Court say lawmakers can cut benefits going forward, just not benefits employees have already earned.
Workers Rights
ATU v TriMet: 5-year legal case starts over after state Supreme Court ruling
TriMet, a public transit agency, has spent a bundle to keep the public out of its meetings.
Workers Rights
Oregon Supreme Court ruling expands union grievance rights
Workers can’t be denied union grievance rights just because they’re pursuing outside legal action.