/tags/organized-labor Organized labor en-US Copyright Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:01:10 GMT /labor-employment/2024-09-30/oregon-voters-will-be-asked-whether-to-give-cannabis-workers-easier-route-to-unionize If passed, Measure 119 would give most workers in the industry, including those in cannabis retail and processing, the right to unionize. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:01:10 GMT /labor-employment/2024-09-30/oregon-voters-will-be-asked-whether-to-give-cannabis-workers-easier-route-to-unionize Alejandro Figueroa /labor-employment/2024-09-06/california-lawmakers-want-to-ban-anti-union-meetings-at-work-but-will-newsom-go-along A bill passed by the Legislature on its last day is a top priority for California labor unions, who say “captive audience” sessions intimidate workers. Business groups say the bill violates employers’ free speech rights. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:41:06 GMT /labor-employment/2024-09-06/california-lawmakers-want-to-ban-anti-union-meetings-at-work-but-will-newsom-go-along Jeanne Kuang /politics-government/2024-08-01/oregons-fall-ballot-will-include-measure-to-help-cannabis-workers-unionize Oregonians will see five statewide measures on the November ballot, including a vote to allow the legislature to potentially impeach the governor and an effort to tax business to support universal basic income. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:23:31 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-01/oregons-fall-ballot-will-include-measure-to-help-cannabis-workers-unionize Dirk VanderHart /labor-employment/2024-07-21/a-california-court-just-granted-an-ag-giant-a-win-it-could-jeopardize-new-farm-union-law A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:42:33 GMT /labor-employment/2024-07-21/a-california-court-just-granted-an-ag-giant-a-win-it-could-jeopardize-new-farm-union-law Jeanne Kuang /labor-employment/2024-06-20/citing-unlawful-lockout-oregon-nurses-will-continue-to-picket-providence-hospitals Providence will keep the temporary nurses through Sunday, saying staff nurses only need to report for work if they are contacted. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:43:46 GMT /labor-employment/2024-06-20/citing-unlawful-lockout-oregon-nurses-will-continue-to-picket-providence-hospitals Ben Botkin /politics-government/2024-06-17/how-californias-nonprofits-got-dragged-into-a-fight-between-unions-and-local-governments A California Democratic lawmaker took a shot at the salaries of nonprofit CEOs after they opposed her union-backed bill that would add new disclosure requirements for local government contractors. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:07:02 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-17/how-californias-nonprofits-got-dragged-into-a-fight-between-unions-and-local-governments Ryan Sabalow /labor-employment/2024-05-01/providence-medford-nurses-stage-informational-picket-campaign-during-contract-negotiations The 400 nurses and caregivers in Medford are represented by the Oregon Nurses Association. They’ve been bargaining with Providence since January, but a contract has not been finalized. Thu, 02 May 2024 00:02:47 GMT /labor-employment/2024-05-01/providence-medford-nurses-stage-informational-picket-campaign-during-contract-negotiations Jane Vaughan /labor-employment/2024-04-08/they-work-80-hours-a-week-for-low-pay-now-californias-early-career-doctors-are-joining-unions Medical residents have a grueling job, typically working 60 to 80 hours a week. Now, early-career doctors at several California hospitals are forming unions as they press for better pay and working conditions. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:42:10 GMT /labor-employment/2024-04-08/they-work-80-hours-a-week-for-low-pay-now-californias-early-career-doctors-are-joining-unions Kristen Hwang /business-and-labor/2024-03-14/oregon-public-broadcasting-workers-vote-to-unionize Oregon Public Broadcasting workers formed a union on Thursday, joining a nationwide organization for broadcasters. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:11:43 GMT /business-and-labor/2024-03-14/oregon-public-broadcasting-workers-vote-to-unionize Justin Higginbottom /law-and-justice/2024-02-21/records-describe-employee-exodus-from-rogue-valley-fire-district-due-to-poor-management New details emerged this week about allegations against a fire chief in Jackson County, including that he ignored an investigation into bullying and harassment in the district. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:10:02 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-02-21/records-describe-employee-exodus-from-rogue-valley-fire-district-due-to-poor-management Justin Higginbottom