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Meet the Oregon AFL-CIO's New Staff Members
In the past few months, the Oregon AFL-CIO has added three new positions to our organization, adding capacity for our communications, organizing, and political programs! Aurora Biggers, Communications Specialist Aurora joins the Oregon AFL-CIO after working as the Communications Director & Research Specialist for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 701. Prior to her union work, she covered labor, housing, and local governance for local news organizations. She
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All Oregonians should be alarmed as Trump’s Unaccountable Secret Police Targets Hundreds of Oregonians
Dozens of Oregonians were arrested this week, including 31 people in Woodburn yesterday Oregon leaders held a press conference on Friday, Oct. 31 to underscore the urgency of the situation and appeal to the public and elected officials to protect workers of color and immigrants. PORTLAND, OR-- All Oregonians should be alarmed by the actions of the Trump Administration’s unaccountable, secret police force that has arrested dozens of immigrant Oregonians this week, including 31
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The Oregon Labor Dispatch: October 30, 2025
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 ! RESOURCES How to Stay Fed During the SNAP Shutdown If Congress does not act to pass an equitable and just budget by Oct 31, food assistance will end for 750,000 lower income Oregonians. Here are resources for Oregonian community members to stay fed until the federal government shutdown ends. Resources for F
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How to Stay Fed During the SNAP Shutdown
If Congress does not act to pass an equitable and just budget by Oct 31, food assistance will end for 750,000 lower income Oregonians. Here are resources for Oregonian community members to stay fed until the federal government shut down ends. Food Benefits That Are Not Affected: If the federal shutdown continues beyond Oct. 31, the Trump administration will force the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to delay issuing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) b
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The Oregon Labor Dispatch: October 23, 2025
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 ! RESOURCES Resources for Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown 🚨It’s day 23 of the government shutdown, and federal workers are hurting. If you’ve been impacted by the shutdown, view our Oregon-specific and federal resources for government workers. UPCOMING EVENTS UFW Rally to Support Windmill Far
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⚠️RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL WORKERS IMPACTED BY GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN⚠️
As the government shutdown continues to stretch on, federal employees are no longer receiving paychecks and many have been furloughed. We have gathered a list of Oregon specific and national resources for federal workers that have been furloughed. We are now on day 21 of the government shutdown, tying for the second longest shutdown in U.S. history with the 1995-1996 shutdown during the Bill Clinton presidency. The longest shutdown, 35 days, occurred during Trump's last ter
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The Oregon Labor Dispatch: October 16, 2025
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 NO KINGS: Neighbors & Labor March Together Oct. 18 On October 18, millions of working class people are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. Since June, the Trump administration’s authoritarian actions have ramped up, with the deployment o
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Stand with Kaiser Caregivers
We’re less than one day away from OFNHP - AFT Local 5017 caregivers at Kaiser Permanente going on strike. Kaiser should be working with caregivers to provide the conditions + wages to keep them—not intimidating them with polls asking workers if they’ll cross the picket line. Healthcare should be built on respect & partnership, not fear. Support striking Kaiser workers by donating to to their hardship fund . Kaiser Permanente was once a model for high-quality, collaborative
Oct 131 min read


The Oregon Labor Dispatch: October 9, 2025
Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on ...
Oct 93 min read


Oregon Labor Dispatch: October 2, 2025
Curated news stories, graphics, and information for Oregon’s workers. Keep up with the latest from Oregon’s unions: Follow us on ...
Oct 23 min read


Making History in Seaside: The 59th Oregon AFL-CIO Convention
Solidarity is Our Strength The 59th Biennial Oregon AFL-CIO Convention wrapped up on Saturday, September 6, after two full days of...
Sep 239 min read


The Oregon Labor Dispatch: September 11, 2025
The Oregon Labor Dispatch is a weekly email and blog series designed to keep Oregon’s workers informed of the latest news about unions,...
Sep 174 min read


Oregon Labor Movement Unanimously Endorses Boycott Against Windmill Farms Mushrooms
Seaside, Ore. — At the 2025 biennial Oregon AFl-CIO Convention, delegates from unions across the state unanimously voted to pass a...
Sep 172 min read


Oregon’s Unions Pass Resolution to Endorse Equal Rights for All Ballot Initiative
Seaside, Ore. — At the 2025 biennial Oregon AFl-CIO Convention, delegates from unions across the state overwhelmingly voted to pass a...
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2025 Oregon AFL-CIO Convention: Solidarity is Our Strength!
The 59th Biennial Convention adjourned on Saturday, September 6 after two full days of engaging speakers, union solidarity, and delegates...
Sep 73 min read


2025 Oregon Labor Awards
Each biennial convention, the Oregon AFL-CIO honors the incredible fights, victories, and solidarity shown by workers in our movement and...
Sep 63 min read


The Oregon Labor Dispatch: August 28, 2025
The Oregon Labor Dispatch is a weekly email and blog series designed to keep Oregon’s workers informed of the latest news about unions,...
Aug 284 min read


The Oregon Labor Dispatch: August 14, 2025
The Oregon Labor Dispatch is a weekly email and blog series designed to keep Oregon’s workers informed of the latest news about unions,...
Aug 143 min read


The Oregon Labor Dispatch: August 7, 2025
The Oregon Labor Dispatch is a weekly email and blog series designed to keep Oregon’s workers informed of the latest news about unions,...
Aug 74 min read


The Oregon Labor Dispatch: July 31, 2025
The Oregon Labor Dispatch is a weekly email and blog series designed to keep Oregon’s workers informed of the latest news about unions,...
Jul 313 min read

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