The Oregon Labor Dispatch: JuLY 2, 2026
Support Workers
Legal Defense Fund for MN Anti-ICE Organizers
On the morning of June 16th 2026 fifteen anti-ICE organizers were indicted on federal conspiracy charges in Minnesota, 12 of whom were arrested in aggressive raids across the Twin Cities. This fundraiser is organized by the friends and family of the defendants, all funds raised will go directly to support the defendants through their trial.
Show solidarity by donating to their defense fund.
Petition for a Fair Contract for Disability Rights Oregon Staff
The workers union of Disability Rights Oregon (WUDRO NOLSW, UAW Local 2320) is calling on community and union members to support their fight for a fair contract, including livable wages, worker protections, and greater involvement in decision-making. Show solidarity by signing their support petition.
Upcoming Events
SEIU 503 Higher Education Bargaining 2026 OSU Rally
June 30 from12-1pm at McNary Field, Corvallis
The time has come for us to begin Bargaining for a new Higher Education contract! We know that when we win at the bargaining table, it’s because our members get active in their union and take action to support one another. This page will act as your one stop shop for updates about bargaining both at the table and in the field on all seven campuses.
July 25, 2026, 1:00pm, Oregon Education Association in Portland
Join us on July 25th for the OLCS Summer BBQ! There will be lawn games, BBQ brisket, cold drinks, and some summer solidarity!
July 18 & 19 at the Portland Waterfront
Join Oregon's Labor Movement for the Portland Pride Festival on Saturday, July 18, and at the Parade on Sunday, July 19, as we march in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ siblings and demonstrate our commitment to defending the rights of all Oregon workers. It's more important than ever that Oregon Labor shows our unwavering support as allies.
Please RSVP here to march in the parade.
Must Read
Vonda’s legacy calls us to carry forward the work to organize unions for everyone, build bridges between community and labor, fight for racial and immigrant justice, and struggle for a better South and a better future for all. Honor Vonda by joining or forming a union. Honor her by building relationships with your neighbors and your coworkers. Honor her by door knocking, canvassing, voting, and fighting for democracy. We mourn the loss of an irreplaceable leader, and we will continue to fight like hell to realize her vision.
Oregon Labor News
Oregon Families Need to Earn Over Double Minimum Wage, Despite July Increase
June 30, 2026 | Oregon Labor Federation
“Wage increases are always a gain for workers, however this over $18 gap between the minimum wage and the estimated living wage for Oregon families shows that Oregonians need to be making substantially more to survive in our economy,” Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor said. “Oregon’s unions are fighting for a just economy that works for everyone by increasing wages, lowering the cost of living, and ensuring working people can prosper.”
Federal Attacks
US judge won't block Labor Department rule on union financial disclosures
A major labor coalition is warning that a new veterans’ benefits bill could strip or reduce disability compensation for up to 1.5 million veterans.
Judge blocks US Postal Service's proposed restrictions on mail-in voting
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the U.S. Postal Service's proposed restrictions on mail-in voting, finding that they violated a settlement with a leading civil rights group that required expedited mail-in ballot handling. The decision by Washington-based U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan marked the second defeat in the courts in as many weeks for U.S. President Donald Trump's push to severely restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, with his Republican Party locked in a tight battle to maintain control of both houses of Congress.