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Oregon minimum wage workers will get 50-cent bump in July

  • Julia Shumway

Oregon workers making minimum wage will get an additional 50 cents per hour beginning in July, the state’s Bureau of Labor and Industries announced Thursday. The state has three different minimum wages, depending on location. Beginning July 1, minimum wage will be: $16.80 for workers in the Portland metro area. $15.55 for workers in Benton, […]

New laws taking effect in Washington, Oregon
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New laws taking effect in Washington, Oregon

  • By Rodger Nichols For Columbia Gorge News

THE GORGE — With the new year comes new laws taking effect in Washington State on Jan. 1. The one affecting the most people is probably the in…

WS Democrat enters Primary race
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WS Democrat enters Primary race

  • Sverre Bakke
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The field running for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District position in the U.S. House of Representatives grew to four last month with a Whi…

Another voice: Now, more than ever, we need our unions
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Another voice: Now, more than ever, we need our unions

  • Melissa Unger

For the past six months, I have been honored to serve as executive director of Service Employeees International Union (SEIU) Local 503, Oregon’s public employee and care provider union. On this Labor Day weekend, I’m reflecting on our incredible history, but I’m also worried about the future.