Political Action
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AFT-Oregon and the Oregon Education Association filed a civil lawsuit in Multnomah County against Bill Sizemore, Loren Parks and his organizations for racketeering, Thursday, October 29, 2009. The claim is that Sizemore and Parks have conspired to set up a sham charitable organization to cover up their political activities, in many ways similar to the activities that a 2002 Multnomah County jury found to be racketeering. |
The distortion has begun. The corporate-funded “No on Measures 66 & 67” campaign sank to an early low this week when an article riddled with factual inaccuracies appeared in the University of Oregon student newspaper, The Emerald. |
Oregon’s 2009 legislature passed a tax fairness measure, which increases the corporate minimum first time since 1931. Now, Now, big corporations, led by tobacco lobbyist Mark Nelson are trying to undo the Legislature’s efforts by forcing these measures to the ballot in January. Help save education funding. Defend Oregon has launched a pledge campaign in support of the Legislature’s tax fairness measure. |
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Wondering how the bills that matter to AFT-Oregon members fared in the 2009? Or, how your legislators voted on issues important to you? Download your copy of the Legislative Action 2009 and scorecard. |
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Here are the timelines and other information regarding implementation of HB 2557. |
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Treatment of part-time faculty status as inferior to full-time is an unwelcome practice and message from the first-in-the nation adoption of the Faculty and College Excellence (FACE) Act by the Oregon Legislature. AFT-Oregon leads the country with passage by the Oregon Senate and House FACE, a major AFT program. The new law (HB 2557) arrived from the Legislative session on a 30-0 Senate vote, after a 58-1 House vote. |
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The AFT-Oregon Political Action Fund doesn’t succeed on accident. It succeeds because of the dedicated community of contributors who give each month to fight for working families in Oregon. It succeeds because of you. |
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Hundreds of members give voluntary contributions to the AFT-Oregon Political Action Fund. Members just like you who care about important issues. We are all Political Action. |
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Have questions? Here's four great reasons why members should contribute to AFT-Oregon's Political Action Fund. |
Find out how you can assist in the fight for adequate funding for education, affordable healthcare for every Oregonian and good wages and a secure retirement for working families. |
AFT-Oregon's 2009 Legislative Agenda was approved by the Executive Council in November, 2008. Here is where AFT-Oregon members stands on the important issues. |
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Political Action information for members only.
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Quality Education for Oregon Students - As AFT members, we live and work in all educational settings - in the private and public sectors, in classified and faculty positions, from Pre-K to higher education. We know that a strong economy and vibrant society are dependent on access of students to quality education at levels. At the state legislature and every election, our members advocate for stable and sufficient funding for educational programs that serve Oregon students of all ages. Members - Take Action Here Economic Fairness and Social Justice - AFT-Oregon members believe the in the freedom for employees to form a union free from intimidation or coercion. We further believe in a promoting and protecting workplace settings that are safe, discrimination-free, and that are respectful. Members - Take Action Here Protecting a Secure Retirement - The ability to retire with dignity is a main concern for AFT-Oregon members. We support efforts to maintain the right of Oregon workers to a secure retirement. Members - Take Action Here
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Visit the AFT Legislative Action Center
Make your views known to those in Congress and state legislatures who represent you on the issues that affect working families every day. Click here to visit the AFT's Legislative Action Center.
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