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Oregon construction groups blast union labor rule
Gov. Tina Kotek's executive order mandating project labor agreements for most state projects will increase costs and decrease ...
Oregon lawmakers set sights on housing, transportation and education funding ahead of 2025 session
The Oregon Legislature meets Tuesday for a 160-day "long" session, one facing big demands for funding toward some of the state's most pressing problems.
In first major US strike of 2025, Oregon nurses and physicians continue historic walkout
The strike comes on the eve of Trump’s inauguration and the impending escalation of attacks on public health, medical workers ...
Those rebuilding after L.A. fires will likely face higher lumber prices as Trump tariffs loom
The Trump administration's plans to slap new tariffs on imports from Canada and other countries could set off new waves of ...
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Kotek signs executive order requiring labor agreements on state construction projects
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an Executive Order on Wednesday mandating projecting labor agreements for state-funded construction projects, the Governor’s Office ...
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What HR leaders can expect from Trump’s picks for DOL leadership
The Trump administration announced two DOL appointments that will shape workplace rules and enforcement. Here's what HR ...
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Key Changes for Oregon, Washington, and California Employers in 2025
As 2024 wraps up and we look forward to 2025, below is a summary of upcoming changes in employment law that may impact employers in Oregon, Washington, and California. Many of the following ...
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Editorial: In 2025, Oregon must turn aspirations into outcomes
They aren’t looking for leaders to make symbolic stands on federal issues while ignoring the realities of Oregon ... The state estimates it will need 500,000 new units over the next 20 years to ...
Idaho Statesman28d
Incomes are growing faster in Idaho than anywhere else in the U.S. Here’s where, why
Idaho’s labor force is making gains in the national rankings. Though still near the middle of the pack in statewide rankings for median income, the state saw a faster income growth rate than all ...
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek pushes out heavy agenda leading into the new year
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has been working furiously the past 30 days launching her budget proposal and closing the door on a special session to deal with costs associated with a record-breaking 2024 ...
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Last Month in Oregon Labor | December 2024
In December, Oregon saw a continued slump in movement around the winter holidays, with eight fewer election wins, the same number of campaigns, and five fewer labor actions than in November. Compared ...
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Farmworkers fought for overtime pay in Oregon. Farmers say they can’t afford it
It’s been nearly three years since Oregon legislators passed a bill requiring employers to eventually pay overtime to farmworkers who work past 40 hours a week. When it passed, advocates said ...