Oregon Labor Federation

05/23/2026

A new report from LaborLab and Economic Policy Institute found that U.S. employers are spending OVER ONE BILLION dollars every year on union busting.

How can we fight back? By
closing the legal loopholes that allow employers to conceal the full scope of their anti-union spending and putting limits on the time and money employers can pour into campaigns against their own workers.

https://www.epi.org/publication/u-s-employers-spend-more-than-1-5-billion-annually-on-union-avoidance/

05/22/2026

Over 1,000 workers took official steps toward unionizing last month, thousands more are taking unseen steps every day.

We’re organizing because our wages are too low and our working conditions are unacceptable. We’re organizing to make our jobs more equitable.

Join the movement and talk to an organizer to take your first step! unionizeoregon.com

05/22/2026

Working class people showed up in support of Central Oregon Labor Chapter's endorsed candidates for the Deschutes County Commission races. Congratulations to Jamie Collins and Rick Russell! With their victories, working people in Deschutes County have officially flipped the commission in their favor!

The only incumbent in a hotly contested county commission race trailed by significant margins.

05/22/2026

We're thrilled to see these candidates win their primary elections!

05/21/2026

STAND WITH REI UNION WORKERS: No contract. No sale.

REI Co-op workers have been organizing for the past four years and are STILL fighting for a first contract. Instead of living up to their supposed co-op values, REI has continued to union-bust and delay negotiations.

Skip the anniversary sale happening through May 25th and gear up with local outfitters or buy directly from brands instead.

No sale is worth funding REI’s corporate agenda. ✊

Want to help spread the word at your local store? https://bit.ly/3P3aqkT

05/21/2026

America’s unions welcome today’s historic ruling from the International Court of Justice affirming that the right to strike is a fundamental human right protected under international law.

We commend the International Trade Union Confederation - ITUC for their efforts in achieving this result.
https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-applauds-international-court-ruling-protecting-right-strike

05/21/2026

That’s the union difference! ✨

05/20/2026

Good news alert!

We’re thrilled that Christina Stephenson for Oregon Labor Commissioner won her re-election campaign. Oregon workers know we can count on her to stand up for workers’ rights, protect our children, expand job training, and hold bad actors in the economy accountable.

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Drop your ballot off by 8pm today and join the movement to build a better world for everyone!

Find a drop box at sos.oregon.gov.

05/19/2026