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Trans-Pacific Partnership
Analysis
LOOKING BACK ON THE OBAMA YEARS
Obama ignored labor on trade and healthcare, and pro-worker reforms came mostly too late.
Trade
Rank-and-file union members: “It’s up to you and me, STOP the TPP”
Farmers markets are free trade. Corporate trade deals like the TPP, not so much.
Trade
Fast Track Democrats won’t be on stage at Labor Day picnic
The annual picnic sponsored by the NW Oregon Labor Council attracts nearly 18,000 people.
Trade
What’s next for TPP? A stealth vote?
To promote TPP, Nike sponsors a visit to Portland by U.S. ambassadors to Brunei and Malaysia.
Trade
Congresswoman Bonamici still undecided on TPP
Bonamici told the NW Oregon Labor Council Feb. 22 she’s still reviewing the 2,000-page document.
Trade
Free trader Kurt Schrader meets local labor about TPP
Schrader says it's foolish for labor to target fast track Democrats.
Trade
Laid-off Oregon union millwright goes to D.C.
Steve Phillips of AWPPW – Rep. DeFazio’s guest at State of the Union – didn’t like what he heard.
Trade
Eugene City Council votes to oppose Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
The vote follows a campaign by Oregon Strong Voice Lane County, a project of the Oregon AFL-CIO.
Trade
Union retirees speak against proposed TPP trade deal
In Oregon, U.S Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio say they will oppose the TPP.
Trade
Obama releases text of his Pacific trade deal
The veil is off the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and it’s not pretty.
Trade
Senator Jeff Merkley won’t be voting for the Trans-Pacific deal
Why? Because trade deficits have risen after virtually every trade agreement.
Trade
Free trade fracas: The presidential politics of TPP
Even Hillary Clinton, who once called TPP "the gold standard" deal, now says she opposes it.
Trade
Plumbers to politicians: Which side are you on?
Local 290 won't endorse any politician who votes for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Trade
Why I’m skeptical of the new TPP deal
President Obama: Put your cards on the table and let the people see what you’ve gotten us into.
Trade
AFL-CIO targets Democratic Fast Track supporters in the House
Late August mailing went to union members in 28 Congressional districts.
Trade
Trans-Pacific Partnership talks stall
To further TPP, Obama administration lets Malaysia off the hook for human trafficking
Trade
Fast-tracking trade deals signed into law
A week after unions celebrated a setback for Fast Track, the seeming victory came unzipped.
Comment
Free trade — a litmus test for labor
Labor’s endorsements and political contributions aren’t a right. They’re an honor.
