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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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Unions launch global boycott of Hyatt

Aug 1, 2012

Hyatt turned heatlamps on Chicago picketers and fired unionized Boston housekeepers en masse.

Workers Rights

Portland’s answer to Union Cab – taxi reform

Jul 27, 2012

Portland plans to overhaul taxi rules after a study found shocking labor conditions for drivers.

Workers Rights

Union-backed coalition calls on Portland to require paid sick leave

Jul 3, 2012

A proposed ordinance could make the City a pioneer on human rights and public health

Workers Rights

OSPIRG call center fires a third union activist

Jul 3, 2012

Phone canvassers strike an hour to protest the third firing of a member of their bargaining team.

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Trees Inc accused of harassing union steward

Jun 5, 2012

NLRB is looking into the allegations

National

Anti-union Wisconsin governor faces June 5 recall

May 29, 2012

In footage released by a documentary-maker, Walker describes his bill as ‘divide and conquer.’

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National

Lawyer games hamper NLRB effort to fulfill its mission

May 29, 2012

A federal judge strikes down reforms intended to reduce legal delays in union elections.

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Workers Rights

Jeweler closes sidewalk when union shows up

May 2, 2012

Nonunion R&H Construction and Kassab Jewelers are accused of violating workers rights.

Workers Rights

Dosha shoos clients away from pro-union employees

May 2, 2012

Still no contract, and some workers are pushing to dump the union.

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Unionists sentenced for Aveda occupation

Apr 2, 2012

CWA 7901 president Madelyn Elder and Portland JWJ activist Laurie King will do community service.

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