Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  UPCOMING EVENTS Workers' Memorial Day April 28 in Portland and Salem Save the date for our annual memorial to honor 38 workers from across the state who lost their lives while performing their jobs in 2025. RSVP for the Portland event here and for the Salem event here . International Workers' Day/May Day M

Workers' Memorial Day is observed annually on April 28, commemorating the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which affirms every worker's fundamental right to a safe workplace. This legislation was established through the relentless efforts of the labor movement, advocating for improved working conditions and governmental action to safeguard workers. This day serves both to honor those we've lost and as a call to action to continue the fight for workp

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS Support Striking PCC Workers! PCC is refusing to offer above a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for the employees that make the college run. Join the picket line or make a donation to support their fight. Info Here Support TSA Workers Support TSA workers who are working without pay during the go

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS Support Striking PCC Workers! PCC is refusing to offer above a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for the employees that make the college run. Join the picket line or make a donation to support their fight. Info Here Support TSA Workers Support TSA workers who are working without pay during the go

The Oregon AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations) has changed its name to the Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO. The organization represents over 300,000 working Oregonians and nearly 300 affiliated local unions.     “Our mission to build a fair and just economy for all working Oregonians will never change,” said Graham Trainor, President of the Oregon Labor Federation. “Changing our organization’s name and branding is part of ongoing effo

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  New Name, Same Mission: The Oregon AFL-CIO is now the Oregon Labor Federation “Institutions like the AFL-CIO are hallowed, vital components of the labor movement” said Sarina Roher, RN, Secretary-Treasurer of the Oregon Labor Federation and President of OFNHP, AFT Local 5017. “By changing our name, we are s

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  UPCOMING EVENTS Women Tapping into the Strength Within: An Inter-Generational Conversation Sunday, March 8 from 1:00-3:00pm at Oregon AFL-CIO and on Zoom Join Oregon Women Labor Leaders (OWLL) and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) as we celebrate International Women’s day by exploring the source

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS URGENT: Tell Lawmakers: Pass the Immigrant Justice Package Immigrant Oregonians, our families, and communities have been targeted by violent, lawless ICE sweeps resulting in community-wide fear and devastating family separations. No family should have to plan for parents being torn from thei

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS URGENT: Tell Lawmakers: Pass the Immigrant Justice Package Immigrant Oregonians, our families, and communities have been targeted by violent, lawless ICE sweeps resulting in community-wide fear and devastating family separations. No family should have to plan for parents being torn from thei

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS URGENT: Tell Lawmakers: Pass the Immigrant Justice Package Immigrant Oregonians, our families, and communities have been targeted by violent, lawless ICE sweeps resulting in community-wide fear and devastating family separations. No family should have to plan for parents being torn from thei

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS Support Striking Legacy APPs These 135 vital healthcare workers are fighting for a contract that prioritizes the wellbeing of providers and patients. Support Here . UPCOMING EVENTS A New Generation of Black Voices Today: February 5, 2025 Together we are building towards a more just and equ

Today, thousands of union members gathered at Elizabeth Caruthers Park to rally and march peacefully to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on South Macadam Avenue to call for an end to the ICE escalation in our cities and states. This inspirational showing marked a key moment in the fight to protect our communities, coworkers, and families, unfortunately federal agents decided to respond with violence by releasing tear gas on union members, families, childr

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS Support Striking Legacy APPs These 135 vital healthcare workers are fighting for a contract that prioritizes the wellbeing of providers and patients. Support Here . UPCOMING EVENTS Labor Against ICE Rally and March January 31 On Jan. 31 stand united with Oregon unions to demand justice for

A coalition of labor organizations, including many building and construction trades unions and the Oregon AFL-CIO, announced the launch of Climate Jobs Oregon  this week at press conferences in Arlington and Portland. Climate Jobs Oregon is a new labor-led organization to ensure that the transition to a clean energy future in Oregon is one that centers working people and the communities they live in.  “All working families deserve safe, healthy, and prosperous futures,” said

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS Support Striking Legacy APPs These 135 vital healthcare workers are fighting for a contract that prioritizes the wellbeing of providers and patients. Support Here . UPCOMING EVENTS Save the dates: CBTU Black History Month February Together we are building towards a more just and equitable f

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS Support Striking Legacy APPs These 135 vital healthcare workers are fighting for a contract that prioritizes the wellbeing of providers and patients. Support Here . UPCOMING EVENTS MONDAY: Day Without an Immigrant/Día Sin Un Inmigrante Jan. 19 Rally at the Oregon State Capitol at 11am! More

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS Support Striking Legacy APPs These 135 vital healthcare workers are fighting for a contract that prioritizes the wellbeing of providers and patients. Support Here . UPCOMING EVENTS TOMORROW: Labor Vigil for Safe Communities Jan. 9 at 11 am at Pioneer Square Join union members from across th

Senate Bill 916 will allow public and private sector workers to collect weekly unemployment benefits while on strike after a waiting period. Here’s what you need to know: Top 5 things to know The bill is in effect now. The Oregon Labor Movement passed Senate Bill 916 in 2025 to extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UI) to workers after 2 weeks of a strike. The bill went into effect Jan. 1, 2026. There is a process. Passing SB 916 is a huge victory for working class Oregoni

The accomplishments of 2025, in the face of historic challenges and threats aimed at working people, proved what is possible when Oregon Labor stands united, strategic, and unshakeable in our commitment to building a fair and just future for all working people.  This year, Oregon Labor won at the bargaining table, in the legislature, at the ballot in special elections, and in workplaces in every corner of the state where workers said yes to standing together and taking collec

Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. As we end the year, we want to celebrate the immense wins workers made in the past 12 months. Keep an eye out for our annual newsletter wrapping 2025. The Oregon Labor Dispatch will return in the new year. Happy Holidays! Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on   Facebook ,   Twitter  and   Instagram !  SUPPORT WORKERS Support Striking Legacy APPs These 135 vital healthcare workers are fi