2026 oregon labor federation voters’ guide

Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO endorsements are made by our Committee on Political Education, which includes representatives from every union in the federation. The Committee endorses candidates and ballot measures based on how they will impact all working people in the state of Oregon–union and nonunion alike. We carefully evaluate each candidate’s and ballot measure’s past and potential impact on issues that matter most to our communities. These include healthcare, education, the right to form a union, trade policies, and much more.

The Oregon Labor Federation represents over 300,000 working Oregonians, through more than 40 affiliated unions and our community affiliate, Working America. Our membership encompasses every corner of the state and a diverse cross-section of Oregon’s workforce, from teachers, firefighters and grocery store workers to electricians and aerospace workers. We come together as the Oregon Labor Federation because we believe in one simple idea: when working people stand together, we can create positive changes for everyone.

Voting is an essential part of creating positive change. It’s our chance as working people to support those who support us.

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Federal endorsements

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley
for U.S. Senate

U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter
for CD 3

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
for CD 1

U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle
for CD 4

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas
for CD 6

Andrea Carr
for U.S. CD 2

Statewide endorsements

Gov. Tina Kotek
for Governor of Oregon

Comm. Christina Stephenson
for Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries

BALLOT MEASURES

Voting Yes on Measure 120 will:

Protect Family Wage Union Jobs
Invest in Safer Roads
Fund Reliable Transit

We all deserve to feel safe as we travel across our beautiful state. From Beaverton to Brookings and Medford to Malheur, everyone wants to get from Point A to Point B and not have to worry about whether our roads will be maintained or even open at all.

The last few years have seen hundreds of essential positions within ODOT go vacant without funding to fill them. Maintenance crews have been decimated, in many cases leaving just a couple of people responsible for hundreds of lane miles of roads. The threat of additional layoffs has caused hundreds of workers to leave ODOT to find a stable paycheck to provide for their families. All this while our infrastructure deteriorates, response times to emergencies go up, and roads become less safe.
Without this funding, we’re all going to see more potholes, crumbling bridges, and more frequent road closures.

Vote YES on Measure 120 for safe roads, connected communities and good jobs.