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Paid sick leave

National

Ballot measures to watch 

Workers rights will once again be on the ballot around the country this election as voters in five states decide on the minimum wage.
Politics

Obama’s top labor enforcer: Oregon is a leader on leave, and Bonamici is a star

The labor secretary says Obama would like to do many things, but Republicans won’t let him
Analysis

Organized Labor — Year 2014 in Review

Union experiments with movement building pay off in fast-food strikes, minimum wage increases
Workers Rights

Eugene task force to report back to City Council about paid sick leave

There appears to be majority support on City Council for an ordinance like the one in Portland.
Workers Rights

Sick leave ordinance gets first hearing at Portland City Council

In four hours of public comment, sentiment runs 3 to 1 in favor of a sick leave ordinance
Portland

Sick leave ordinance goes before Portland City Council

Commissioner Fritz takes lead on workers rights advance that would impact 2 in 5 Portland workers.
Workers Rights

Portland to discuss paid sick leave proposal in January

With flu season in full swing, the issue couldn't be timelier.
Health Care

Workers rights go local: Seattle mandates paid sick leave

Defying the Chamber, a widely popular ordinance will require businesses to offer paid sick leave.

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