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Paid sick leave
National
Ballot measures to watchÂ
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.
