Oregonians Could Get a Chance to Pump Their Own Gas
HB 4151, which would legalize self-service gas stations statewide, has bipartisan support in congress. But unions and gas station workers are wary.
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Legislature mulls overtime pay for farmworkers
Proponents hope tax allowances, a gradual phase-in period and government subsidies will convince legislators to adopt a 40-hour work week for agriculture workers — but farmers say that threshold isn’t realistic.
Gov. Brown Releases $200 Million Workforce Development Plan
Future Ready Oregon focuses on training, workforce engagement and removing employment barriers to solve the state’s growing labor supply shortage
Grocery workers at Fred Meyer and QFC vote to authorize a strike
The recent strike authorization against Fred Meyers and QFC comes amid a growing string of union action, and victories.
Kaiser Strike Vote Highlights Healthcare Burnout
Union health care workers, who plan to strike Nov. 15, say the HMO won’t budge on staffing, two-tier pay
Nabisco Strike Highlights Manufacturing’s Growing Pains
Offshoring jobs has created anxiety among labor, as well as tensions between businesses and unions.
Study Ranks Oregon Best State to Work in the Country — and No. 1 for Working Women
The 2021 report from Oxfam America cites progressive policies and COVID-19 protections .
“Every Day Feels Like a Weekend”
Visitors return to Oregon, providing relief for storefronts and assuaging post-pandemic fears.
OSHA Investigating 117 Workplace Complaints Made Due to Heat Wave
Five Oregonians died during record-shattering temperatures — though only two have been linked to heat.
Coastal Labor Shortage Highlights Bigger Problems
Businesses go to great lengths to attract workers in preparation for the summer.