Oregon’s seven public universities reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the classified workers' union just before the union was set to strike.

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, IBEW Local 125 members at Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC), the member-owned electrical utility serving nearly 60,000 residents in Baker, Grant, Harney, and Union counties, announced the ratification of a new contract, ending a week long strike over federal labor law v

Legacy Meridian Park Techs have been working for months to win a fair contract that recognizes the critical care they provide every day. Despite our commitment to reaching an agreement, Legacy continues to delay progress and has failed to offer the improvements workers deserve. Join us on Wednesday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m. as we come together to show Legacy that caregivers are united and determined to win a fair contract. By standing alongside your coworkers, community supporters, friends, and family members, you'll help send a clear message: Meridian Park workers deserve respect, fairness,...

Oregon is again experiencing a devastating wildfire season, and from firefighters and EMS to farmers and families, working class people are baring the brunt of the impacts. We currently have over 86 fires — the most fires in the nation - and a record-breaking two million acres burned across the sta

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Thirty Members of IBEW Local 125 could Strike Starting August 2

A coalition of state attorneys general has joined a lawsuit seeking to end the Trump administration’s halt of onshore wind projects in the United States. Last week, 18 states and the District of…

Meta pauses an AI training program after sensitive employee data leaks, sparking internal backlash and highlighting security concerns.

16 likes, 0 comments - seiu503 on June 23, 2026: "Let’s make it a day to remember. This is our biggest challenge right now—let’s show higher ed management that we’re not to be messed with! That’s the only way we’re going to win a fair contract.⁠ ⁠ OSU - Main Bargaining Rally, 12-1pm, McNary Field. Register at the link in bio⁠ ⁠ UO - Solidarity Lunch on Johnson Hall steps. 12-1pm⁠ ⁠ PSU - Sign Making, Lunch & Bargaining Education, 11am-1pm, Park Blocks outside of Smith Memorial⁠ ⁠ EOU - Sign Making & Lunch, 11am-1pm, Quad or Hoke room if weather does not permit⁠ ⁠ WOU- Bargaining Lunch and...

The time has come for us to begin Bargaining for a new Higher Education contract! We know that when we win at the bargaining table, it’s because our members get active in their union and take action to support one another. This page will act as your one stop shop for updates about bargaini

During the 2026 legislative session, Oregon passed HB 4111 to strengthen protections for immigrant communities against discrimination in court, at work, and in everyday life. These protections help ensure that all Oregonians are treated fairly, especially during this time of increased discrimina

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Key takeaways Many U.S. employers hire union avoidance consultants to keep their workers from organizing and bargaining for better pay and working conditions. We estimate that employers spend roughly $1.7 billion a year on union avoidance consultants and law firms for this purpose, which has an undeniable impact on workers’ ability to organize and bargain…

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor issued the following statement in response to Christina Stephenson’s re-election as the Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries: “Commissioner Christina Stephenson is a strong advocate for workers in every sector of ou

As Oregonians turn in their ballots Tuesday, the state’s top elections and legal officers are reasserting confidence in the election system.

The Oregon Secretary of State works to maximize voter participation, is a watchdog for public spending, makes it easier to do business in Oregon, and preserves and promotes Oregon history.

Oregon’s minimum wage will increase to $16.80 in the Portland area, $14.55 in rural counties and $15.55 in the rest of the state beginning July 1.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the leaders of several major labor unions warned Thursday about the risks AI poses to workers amid concerns about the technology’s ability to replace jobs. Sanders, …

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in response to a new directive from the Trump administration’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) through its National Emp...