OR: Social Justice
Under OR measure, independent commission would set elected officials' pay
Supporters of a ballot measure that would establish an independent commission for setting the pay of elected officials have launched a campaign…
Una comisión independiente fijaría el sueldo de los funcionarios electos
Partidarios de una medida electoral que podría establecer una comisión independiente para fijar el salario de los funcionarios electos han l…
Ayuda disponible para familias de trabajadores migrantes durante temporada alta de cosecha en OR
Un programa en la garganta del río Columbia ayuda a las familias de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes durante la temporada de cosecha…
Portland area security guards, janitors sign new union contracts
Members of the Service Employees' International Union start this week in the Portland area with new contracts for their work. SEIU Local 49 members …
Contract negotiations underway for Portland-area janitors
It is the first full week of contract negotiations for janitors who clean the buildings of some of the region's biggest employers. The janitors…
Report: Election officials left positions at increasing rate since 2000
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
Oregon TSA officers improve working conditions with new contract
Airport security officers in Oregon are celebrating what they say will be better working conditions, after ratifying a new collective bargaining …
Report: OR colleges serving Hispanic students increasing
The number of higher institutions serving Hispanic students in Oregon is increasing, according to a new report. Excelencia in Education researched …
Informe: Aumentan universidades de OR que atienden a estudiantes hispanos
El número de instituciones superiores que atienden a estudiantes hispanos en Oregon está aumentando, según un nuevo informe. …
OR lawmakers pass bill that 'changes landscape' on debt collection
Consumer advocates in Oregon are praising recently passed legislation they say changes the landscape on debt collection. Senate Bill 1595, known as …
New campaign finance law limits OR donor influence
Oregon lawmakers took a step toward limiting the impact of money on elections during the legislative session. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2024…
Industry partnership with community colleges addresses auto tech shortage
A partnership between higher education and industry is helping address the shortage of automotive technicians. The Ford Automotive Student Service …