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Judge blocks Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s requirement for union labor on many state projects
A coalition of contractors has argued the move is an unconstitutional power grab.

Politics
Oregon bill to give striking workers unemployment pay passes Senate
A bill that would make Oregon a pioneer in the practice squeaked through the Senate on Thursday.

Politics
Clackamas County roiled by commissioner’s criminal case, union tensions
A commissioner faces felony charges. Meanwhile, the county's largest union is on the brink of a strike.
Portland State faculty union steps closer to potential strike, declaring impasse in contract negotiations
Administrators and faculty members continue to work toward a deal, but an impasse declaration sets off a process that could lead to the union’s first-ever strike at PSU.
Providence nurses reach another tentative deal
Nurses will vote on the proposed deal over the weekend. If approved, they would return to work Feb. 26.
Politics
Bill to offer unemployment pay to striking workers sets up clash in Salem
Labor groups argue the bill would extend a crucial lifeline to workers. Employers say it would lead to longer strikes.

Business
Teamsters union prepares for possible Costco strike on Saturday
Washington state Costco workers who are part of the Teamsters union could go on strike as soon as this Saturday if a new contract is not reached.
Health
Providence, striking workers start mediation after Oregon governor’s urging
Three weeks in, the two sides say they want a quick resolution to the largest nurses' strike in state history.

Politics
Portland’s newest leaders work to ease labor tensions as city strike looms
Portland's new city council entered office amid tense, drawn-out labor negotiations between several different public labor unions and the city. Now, after a week on the job, some elected officials are trying to turn down the heat as 1,200 city employees consider striking next month.

Education
Oregon State University graduate workers and administration reach tentative deal, strike pauses
Members of the OSU Coalition of Graduate Employees will vote to ratify the tentative contract agreement over the weekend and go back to work on Monday.