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Jun 29, 20212 min read
Oregon’s Unions Respond to 2021 State Minimum Wage Increase
PORTLAND - Oregon’s minimum wage will increase tomorrow, July 1, 2021. The minimum wage increases to $14.00 per hour inside the Portland...
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Jun 13, 20211 min read
Be A Part Of Labor History
The Labor Archives of Washington (LAW) at the University of Washington Libraries is asking for local unions, labor-affiliated...
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Jun 7, 20212 min read
Oregon Labor Movement Steps Up for Displaced Workers
Undoubtedly, the last several months have been devastating for Oregon’s working families. Following the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in...
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May 26, 20213 min read
Update on Union-Endorsed Candidates in Local Elections
PORTLAND - May 18’s special district election results showcase the critical role workers can play at the ballot box, and the importance...
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May 12, 20211 min read
Want To Run For Office?
Are you a union member in rural Oregon interested in running for public office? Learn how to run your campaign this summer: Applications...
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May 3, 20211 min read
New Podcast Episode: The State Of Oregon's Entertainment Unions
On this episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers, we met with five leaders from Oregon's entertainment unions. The unions behind stage,...
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Apr 11, 20214 min read
How The Pro Act Would’ve Changed The Amazon Organizing Landscape
Heroic Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, came together to claim their right to form a union, but antiquated federal labor law and a...
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Apr 4, 20212 min read
Frontline Workers Now Eligible For Covid-19 Vaccine In Oregon
“Frontline workers have faced an incredibly challenging set of circumstances for over a year and have made our communities and our state...
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Mar 28, 20212 min read
Women’s History Month: Women In The Trades
For the last week of Women’s History Month, we are taking a look at women working in the trades. Trade jobs are good-paying union jobs...
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Mar 25, 20211 min read
New Podcast Episode: Prevailing Wage 101
On the March 2021 episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers, we’re pulling together research, legislation, and Oregon’s building and...
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Mar 24, 20212 min read
We Can Make a Difference
On Thursday, April 8 Oregon’s unions will come together and make a difference for working people across Oregon. We need your help to...
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Mar 24, 20212 min read
Care Work Makes All Other Work Possible
Care work is meeting the needs of others: teaching and raising the young, cooking and cleaning, caring for the elderly, and other...
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Mar 16, 20212 min read
Labor Movement Outraged And Heartbroken By Atlanta Shootings
“Asian American workers are a vital part of our labor movement and have shown an immense amount of dedication throughout this pandemic....
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Mar 9, 20213 min read
PRO Act Passes The House: Here’s What’s Next
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R.842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. This is a tremendous moment in...
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Mar 7, 20212 min read
We're Not Backing Down On International Women's Day
Congressman Kurt Schrader released a statement over the weekend in which he stated his qualified intent to vote yes as a courtesy on the...
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Mar 7, 20212 min read
Oregon Unions and Partners Will Still Hold Actions at Congressman Kurt Schrader’s Offices
Congressman Kurt Schrader released a statement over the weekend in which he stated his qualified intent to vote yes as a courtesy on the...
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Feb 25, 20211 min read
New Podcast Episode: The Intersections Of Justice
In the February episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers we discuss how Oregon’s unions and worker advocates are approaching social and...
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Feb 23, 20212 min read
Oregon Unions Applaud U.S. Citizenship Act
Last week, the White House announced sweeping immigration reform legislation - the U.S. Citizenship Act. One of the key provisions of the...
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Feb 18, 20212 min read
Workplace Outbreaks Increasing in Oregon but Hope Remains
COVID-19 infections related to workplace outbreaks increased by over 450 cases in the past week, according to the Oregon Health...
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Feb 16, 20211 min read
Black History Month Profiles: Wilfred Arceneaux
This year, for Black History Month, we're looking at a group of leaders who are currently active in making Black history across the labor...
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