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Oregon Aims to Become First State Ever to Erase Gender Wage Gapnew

Working without a definite deadline, Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner Brad Avakian has tasked the newly formed Oregon Council on Civil Rights to create an action plan for making equal pay for equal work a reality in Oregon.
The Portland Mercury  |  Sarah Mirk  |  07-24-2009  |  Economy
Tags: Brad Avakian, Oregon Council on Civil Rights, labor, women's issues, economic issues

Bank Sit-Downs Could Prevent Foreclosure Scamsnew

How can Oregon prevent 14,000 foreclosures? Sit-downs.
The Portland Mercury  |  Sarah Mirk  |  05-07-2009  |  Economy
Tags: foreclosure scams, Oregon, activism, recession

Oregon Budget Cuts Threaten Public Defendersnew

In a Multnomah County courtroom a translated slogan in Latin reads, "Justice delayed is justice denied." As Oregon faces serious budget cuts, this slogan could become a reality. The state's budget for public defenders, which is already chronically shortchanged, could be slashed even further.
The Portland Mercury  |  Jake Thomas  |  02-05-2009  |  Economy
Tags: Oregon, economic issues, public defenders

Bump It or Dump Itnew

Council wrestles over budget surplus.
The Portland Mercury  |  Amy J. Ruiz  |  11-15-2007  |  Economy
Tags: Economic Issues

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