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    A group of people holding signs. One of the signs says, "striking for a Portland wage," "no justice no peace," and "on strike"

    Last Month in Oregon labor | February 2023

    Active month in Oregon labor sees at least two unions win elections, nine workplaces file for new unions, and at least four unions picket or go on strike
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    March 1, 2023
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    3 women are smiling and holding a large pair of scissors to cut a ribbon at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new opioid treatment clinic in Portland.

    Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde expand opioid treatment program to Portland

    Set to open to the public Feb. 21, Great Circle Recovery Clinic addresses ongoing opioid crisis
    By
    Melanie Henshaw
    February 15, 2023
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    A large pair of feet walks across a bridge as cars drive on the bridge

    Members of Portland’s ‘expediting groups’ exempt from lobby disclosures

    Peopled with business representatives, the groups give recommendations to the mayor
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    February 8, 2023
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    A road with a bus stop on the left sidewalk and the 44 TriMet line driving down the street.

    TriMet poised to increase fares, despite cold reception

    Survey finds TriMet fare increases will cause over half of respondents to use transit less, but the agency plans to hike fares anyway
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    February 1, 2023
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    New Seasons Market Seven Corners on Southeast Division Street. The building is painted green and next to a TriMet bus stop and it has a parking lot with cars in it.

    All things Oregon labor in January

    Last Month In Oregon Labor | At least five unions won elections, four new campaigns began, one union lost an election, and at least four picketed or went on strike
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    February 1, 2023
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    The exterior of New Seasons Market Orenco Station location.

    New Seasons faces union-busting allegations

    The results of an NLRB hearing may overturn election in favor of UFCW-organized union
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    January 25, 2023
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    A tear in paper reveals Benjamin Franklin and hundred dollar bills.

    Portland business interests walk a murky line with lobbying

    Emails with city officials raise questions about what is and isn’t lobbying
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    January 25, 2023
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    Congress provides new funding stability to IHS

    Congress announces long-awaited advance funds for Indian Health Service, but ongoing underfunding is problematic
    By
    Melanie Henshaw
    January 18, 2023
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    Downtown Potbelly workers push for union recognition

    Workers say they’re organizing to improve workplace conditions, get better pay and have union protections
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    January 18, 2023
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    Sherar's Falls on the lower Deschutes River

    New funding for water facility on Warm Springs reservation

    After years of unreliable access to clean water, federal government pledges $23.8 million towards new facility on Warm Springs reservation
    By
    Melanie Henshaw
    January 4, 2023

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