/tags/organized-labor Organized labor en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:32:58 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-12-30/hundreds-of-medford-nurses-give-notice-to-strike Providence hospital staff gave a 10-day notice for the largest strike of health care workers in Oregon’s history. The walkout includes nurses in the Rogue Valley. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:32:58 GMT /health-and-medicine/2024-12-30/hundreds-of-medford-nurses-give-notice-to-strike Justin Higginbottom /labor-employment/2024-12-25/why-amazon-and-starbucks-workers-are-striking-now-and-what-it-means-for-labor-under-trump Striking Amazon and Starbucks workers in California and elsewhere have long pushed for union contracts. The Trump administration is unlikely to be on their side. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:46:25 GMT /labor-employment/2024-12-25/why-amazon-and-starbucks-workers-are-striking-now-and-what-it-means-for-labor-under-trump Levi Sumagaysay, Jeanne Kuang /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