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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.

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Workers Rights

Walmart ‘Black Friday’ protests coast-to-coast

Dec 4, 2012

The world’s largest retailer saw protests of its low wages and benefits.

Collective Bargaining

PIRG fundraiser fires entire bargaining team

Nov 27, 2012

A manager also threatens to close Portland call center as workers walk out in protest

Workers Rights

Dream comes true for Union Cab

Nov 8, 2012

Soon, residents and visitors will be able to take a taxi driven by a union member

Workers Rights

Portland City Council aims to mandate paid sick days by year’s end

Oct 31, 2012

If passed, Portland would join Seattle and San Francisco in a major advance for workers rights.

Portland

City staff give green light to Union Cab

Sep 28, 2012

Staff are recommending approval of a worker-owned taxi co-op, and sweeping reform of taxi rules.

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Workers Rights

Judge rules Wisconsin’s anti-union law unconstitutional

Sep 18, 2012

For now, the law that led to last year’s state capitol occupation is kaput.

Workers Rights

Blueberry growers fined for minimum wage violations, but Avakian cries foul

Sep 4, 2012

Back pay and civil penalties total $240,000 for violating the rights of 1,100 workers.

Workers Rights

Jobs with Justice merges with American Rights at Work

Aug 14, 2012

With the failure of the Employee Free Choice Act, American Rights at Work needed new direction.

People

Portland Jobs with Justice leader Margaret Butler stepping down

Aug 14, 2012

Her replacement is Karly Edwards, a longtime UNITE HERE organizer.

Workers Rights

Walmart planned for Oak Grove draws protest

Aug 1, 2012

Protesters say Walmart represents a threat to union grocery workers, among others.

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