Oregon teachers unions wield huge clout. What does that mean for the PPS teacher strike?
Oregon teachers unions play a powerful role in state politics and shape public education policy.
Oregon labor group launches end run around effort to curb political donations, shed light on dark money
A political nonprofit long led by Oregon's powerful public employee unions wants to set campaign contribution limits in the state — and kill a competing 2024 ballot proposal by campaign finance reformers that would enact tighter limits and stricter ad disclosures.
Oregon Democrats say they’re serious about capping political donations, but their proposals include loopholes
Top Democrats’ campaign finance proposals could protect the ability of membership organizations such as labor unions and business associations to continue pouring millions of dollars into candidates’ campaigns. They would also allow corporations and unions to continue giving directly to candidates.