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Aurora Biggers

Articles by Aurora Biggers

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    A group of picketers holds signs and one person's sign says, "Never worked so hard to be so poor."

    Last month in Oregon labor | May 2023

    Oregon’s labor scene saw at least five union wins, two new filings and 11 labor actions in May
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    May 31, 2023
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    People stand in a line on a sidewalk on a sunny day. The people are holding up signs that say "honk if you love nurses."

    Last month in Oregon Labor | April 2023

    Oregon labor sees at least 12 union wins, nine workplaces file and nine labor actions
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    May 1, 2023
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    Sign on a building that says "Multnomah County"

    2023 Elections | Multnomah County Commissioner District 3

    Albert Kaufman, Julia Brim-Edwards and Ana del Rocío all agree the county needs more housing options at more affordable prices. Where they differ is how the county should do that.
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    April 26, 2023
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    A person speaks into a megaphone addressing a crowd.

    Last month in Oregon labor | March 2023

    Even more activity than in February; Oregon labor sees at least five unions win, seven workplaces file and eight labor actions
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    March 29, 2023
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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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    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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    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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    The outside of the New Avenues for Youth Portland building. It has a brick facade.

    New Avenues for Youth workers want a union

    Nonprofit workers assisting homeless youth await recognition from management
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    December 28, 2022

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