The Oregon Labor Dispatch: Aug. 20, 2026
Support Workers
Family Access Network School Supply Drive
Central Oregon Labor Chapter would like to invite you to participate in the the annual Family Access Network School Supply Drive! Local donations can be dropped off at the main office of Bend Senior High School or directly to the Deschutes Children’s Foundation building (2125 NE Daggett Lane in Bend) from 9:00am-2:00pm. View the wishlist here.
The final day for drop offs is Friday, August 28th.
Sunstone Worker Housing Hardship Fund
Support workers of Sunstone Way with housing funds as they navigate through these difficult times.
Share Your Story: How Federal Cuts Are Affecting Oregon Families
Every day, Oregonians are feeling the effects of federal cuts to health care, schools, and the services their families count on. If you or your family have felt the impact of these cuts, we want to hear your story.
Your story helps make the case to lawmakers and the public that the cuts we're seeing and anticipating at the federal level to services have real consequences for real people. Share your story here.
UNION JOBS
Oregon Labor Federation Temporary Campaign Field Organizer
September - November 2026, Based in Portland
This position will support staff with volunteer recruitment for canvasses, phone banks, and other field events. They will also do direct voter contact, coordinate logistics, develop tracking systems, lead trainings, and help oversee field programs during the General Elections. The position is $5-6K per month
OSEA Secretary
Based in Salem
The Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) is accepting resumes from individuals that are interested in working for a labor organization in the capacity of Secretary. The salary range starts at $3,979 per month and the position includes health benefits, dental insurance, and a 401(k). Send resumes to amanda@osea.org by 4pm on Sept. 4.
Upcoming Events
Hillsboro Medical Center ONA Rally for Fair Contract
We're more than 400 Hillsboro nurses who are united in our work to improve your healthcare. Our nurse bargaining team has met with Hillsboro hospital executives for months in a good faith attempt to reach an agreement. Our community deserves a fair deal so we can keep experienced nurses in Hillsboro, provide the services patients' expect and protect patient and safe safety. RSVP Here.
Find a Labor Day Picnic near you! The Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO Central Labor Chapters and the NW Oregon Labor Council are hosting picnics throughout the state.
Must Read
Working for the Planet
Aug. 13, 2026 | Portland Mercury
Programs like Connecting Canopies and Climate Jobs Oregon strive to make jobs in sustainability sustainable for workers.
Oregon Labor News
Oregon Labor Federation backs OSU women’s basketball
Aug. 13, 2026 | Forest Grove News Times
On July 31, the Beavers women’s program, along with the newly-formed United College Athletes Association, announced that the team had petitioned the Oregon Employment Relations Board for union representation. In doing so, the Beavers became the first women’s collegiate athletic program to pursue unionization and the first team, men’s or women’s, to do so at a public institution.
Union official: Talks with Oregon Trail Electric make progress, but strike still possible
Aug. 18, 2026 | Baker City Herald
An official for the union representing linemen for Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative said a contract bargaining session on Monday, Aug. 17, was productive, but that workers could potentially go on strike as soon as Aug. 22.
Federal NEWS
Labor Inspector General Extends Power Over Unions, H-1B Fraud
Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito is stretching his office’s traditional authority to investigate union leaders and employer visa fraud, sparking fresh criticisms he’s using the post to further the Trump administration’s agenda.
Unions, advocacy groups sue to overturn US visa rule for foreign students, journalists
A coalition of unions and advocacy groups sued the federal government on Tuesday seeking to block a rule that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the U.S. without applying for extensions.
Dynamic Debate Dominates Day Three of APWU’s 28th Biennial Convention
Delegates continued their work on the important union business before the convention body, considering, debating, amending, and voting on several resolutions throughout the day.