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Trade
Interfaith Worker Justice releases report on Mondelēz decision to shift production to Mexico
Faith group says owners of the iconic Oreo brand treat working people like a commodity.
Trump NAFTA proposal: End corporations’ right to sue governments
When it comes to trade policy, an administration that has otherwise sided almost wholly with business lobbies is listening, a little, to organized labor.
Trump does NAFTA
Despite what Trump says, NAFTA is not a failed trade agreement. Written by and for the benefit of corporate elites, it's a resounding success — for them.
Six questions for organized labor’s top NAFTA expert
Twenty-three years after NAFTA became law, Trump wants to renegotiate it. Round 1 of talks ended Aug. 20. To find out more, we spoke with the AFL-CIO’s top trade policy expert.
Work slows at Portland plant as Nabisco shifts production to Mexico
Week-long plant shutdowns prompt 18 U.S. Senators to write to company CEO.
Why, Kate, why? Oregon governor declares support for Trans-Pacific Partnership
As protesters take to the steps outside the Capitol, Brown says she's following Wyden's lead.
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.
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.
Foreign trade ruled a factor in Newberg paper mill closure
About 200 workers lost jobs at WestRock, formerly SP Fiber.
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.
Congresswoman Bonamici still undecided on TPP
Bonamici told the NW Oregon Labor Council Feb. 22 she’s still reviewing the 2,000-page document.
Free trader Kurt Schrader meets local labor about TPP
Schrader says it's foolish for labor to target fast track Democrats.
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.
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.
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.
Obama releases text of his Pacific trade deal
The veil is off the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and it’s not pretty.
Senator Jeff Merkley won’t be voting for the Trans-Pacific deal
Why? Because trade deficits have risen after virtually every trade agreement.
Obama signs TPP
The 12-nation pact would favor the rights of investors over workers
Free trade fracas: The presidential politics of TPP
Even Hillary Clinton, who once called TPP "the gold standard" deal, now says she opposes it.
Plumbers to politicians: Which side are you on?
Local 290 won't endorse any politician who votes for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
