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Workers Rights

Workers’ rights are human rights. They don’t come from laws — they come from being human. In the Workers Rights section, we report on the right to organize and bargain collectively, the right to a decent standard of living, and the right to be treated fairly and with dignity.

Workers Rights

Union Cab hits the streets

Apr 19, 2013

The launch culminates a years-long campaign by immigrant drivers against exploitation.

Portland

Unanimous City Council: Portland workers will have sick leave

Apr 3, 2013

How a labor and community alliance improved life for over 250,000 workers

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Politics

Sick leave mandate causes concern among building trades unions

Apr 3, 2013

Union leaders say it could get tricky in a high-wage, short-term industry like construction

Workers Rights

PIRG fundraiser broke federal labor law, NLRB says

Mar 6, 2013

Union supporter was fired illegally.

Workers Rights

Save the turtles, but never mind the TOPsters

Feb 27, 2013

Why PIRG call center workers wanted to unionize

National

AFL-CIO plans national campaign for immigration reform

Feb 12, 2013

Proposal would end “shadow economy” of illegal and exploited workers

Workers Rights

Sick leave ordinance gets first hearing at Portland City Council

Feb 11, 2013

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

Jan 29, 2013

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

Dec 26, 2012

With flu season in full swing, the issue couldn’t be timelier.

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Workers Rights

Oregon Supreme Court ruling expands union grievance rights

Dec 13, 2012

Workers can’t be denied union grievance rights just because they’re pursuing outside legal action.

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