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Upcoming Events
Oregon Fair Trade Campaign invites folks in Portland to the Global Justice Committee meeting — a committee of Portland Jobs with Justice. At this meeting, trade-agreement politics will be a focus, so, take up working with us on this plus global solidarity broadly.
Details:
Wed., October 23rd, from 8 to 9 pm at 1500 NE Irving Street, 5th floor
NOTE: This is typically a monthly meeting on fourth Wednesdays.
Category Archives: Oregon representatives
Oregon Legislators Warn of Trade Deal’s Threat to State Sovereignty
For Immediate Release Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Bipartisan Group of Legislators Ask Sen. Wyden to Defend Oregon Laws from Attack in International Tribunals The Korea Free Trade Agreement Poses Serious Threat to State Sovereignty Salem, Ore. — A bipartisan group … Continue reading
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Statement on Rep. Schrader’s Support for the Korea Free Trade Agreement
For Immediate Release Thursday, July 8, 2010 BUSINESS & POLITICS: Statement on Congressman Schrader and the Obama Administration’s Support for the Korea Free Trade Agreement by Arthur Stamoulis, Director, Oregon Fair Trade Campaign “The Bush administration negotiated and signed the Korea … Continue reading
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“Merkley Amendment” on International Preemption of Insurance Regulations
For Immediate Release April 29, 2010 Statement on the “Merkely Amendment” to Protect Financial Regulations from International Preemption by Arthur Stamoulis, Director, Oregon Fair Trade Campaign “Americans want better oversight of the financial industry, but a provision hidden in the … Continue reading
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Senator Urged to Change Trade Policies that Offshore Oregon Jobs
For Immediate Release February 18, 2010 Labor Advocates and the Unemployed Urge Senator to Change Trade Policies that Cost Oregon Jobs Senator Ron Wyden Chairs the Subcommittee in Charge of U.S. Trade Policy PORTLAND, OR — Labor advocates and the … Continue reading
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Oregon Congressmen Join Charge for Real Trade Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2009 Oregon Congressmen Join Charge for Real Change Reform Reps. DeFazio and Wu Among 108 Cosponsors of “The TRADE Act” PORTLAND, OR — Oregon Congressmen Peter DeFazio (D-4th) and David Wu (D-1st) are among 108 … Continue reading
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Rep. Wu’s Trade Reform Proposal a Major Step for Human Rights
For Immediate Release June 24, 2009 Rep. David Wu Praised for Leadership on Trade Reform New Human Rights Language in Trade Reform Bill Called “A Milestone” PORTLAND, OR — Comprehensive trade reform legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives … Continue reading
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Senator Merkley Recognized for Supporting Strong Oregon Jobs
February 18, 2009 Senator Merkley Recognized for Leadership in Support of Strong Oregon Jobs Award Presentation by Community Organizations Highlights Senator’s Efforts to Prevent Outsourcing, Protect Job Security and Improve Wages PORTLAND, ORE. — Community and labor organizations recognized U.S. … Continue reading
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