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Archive Home > 2007 > May > 10 > Unions hold new influence in state

Unions hold new influence in state

From fire stations to classrooms to transit districts, Oregon workers in labor unions - and those who favor joining a union - will find reasons to applaud the 2007 Legislature.

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
May 10, 2007

SALEM - Police officers and firefighters will be allowed to discuss safety-related concerns during collective bargaining.

Companies will be required to give unpaid 30-minute breaks so that breast-feeding mothers can pump milk.

And employers will no longer be able to require attendance at....

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