The Oregon Labor Dispatch: Aug. 27, 2026
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The AFT, in consultation with our partners in the Twin Cities, passed a resolution demanding the Minneapolis-based business speak up against the atrocities being committed by ICE. After Target refused to heed the demands of Twin Cities organizers and stand up to ICE, the AFT passed another resolution urging members to shop locally instead of at Target. Find alternative stores here.
Starbucks Workers United baristas have inspired people all over the world in their fight for a better future at one of the biggest global brands. Five years and 700 union wins later, Starbucks is still refusing to finalize a fair, first union contract with reasonable pay, hours, staffing, and protections. That’s why now, working people and their allies across the nation are stepping up to back baristas.
Sunstone Worker Housing Hardship Fund
Support workers of Sunstone Way with housing funds as they navigate through these difficult times.
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
TODAY: 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
OTEC Using Expensive Out-Of-State Strikebreakers, A Risk to Consumer And Worker Safety
Aug. 16, 2026 | IBEW Local 125
In response to electrical workers’ ongoing strike at Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative, OTEC has contracted with Minnesota-based Strom Engineering, a firm that specializes in strikebreaking, to bring workers from across the country to replace IBEW Local 125 members who walked off the job to protest unfair labor practices and OTEC’s failure to bargain a fair contract.
Oregon Labor News
Oregon Secretary of State: Mail elections to continue as planned despite court setback
Aug. 25, 2026 | Jefferson Public Radio
All Oregon voters will receive ballots by mail and should plan to return them by mail or an official dropbox despite a legal setback for states suing to block the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail voting, Secretary of State Tobias Read said Tuesday.
Oregon State University objects to women’s basketball team’s petition to unionize
Aug. 25, 2026 | Jefferson Public Radio
Leaders at Oregon State University told the state employment relations board Monday they object to an effort by its women’s basketball team to unionize, arguing that the players are not employees and therefore cannot legally create a bargaining unit.
Federal NEWS
Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
A federal judge on Wednesday lifted a major obstacle to President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting, even as Democratic state officials filed a new court challenge with the midterm elections fast approaching.
Trump administration plans to target business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers
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.