From Michael's Desk

The construction workers’ case described in this eNews is not just a victory for particular workers. It also represents a milestone in NWJP’s representation of working people. With that case, NWJP advocates passed the $3,000,000 mark in terms of the wages and damages we have recovered for workers.

Victory for Construction Workers!

This month NWJP helped three construction workers who worked dry walling apartments near Portland State University settle their federal case with the general contractor and a subcontractor. The case was brought to NWJP by the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades organizers who identified the wage theft going on at a non-union worksite.
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Inside NWJP: NWJP Hires New Coordinator, Campaigns and Allies

NWJP is thrilled to welcome Kate Suisman, who will be joining us to support our coalition work, including the Oregon Coalition to Stop Wage Theft and the newly formed Injured Worker's Project. Kate comes to us from VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project, where she worked as a volunteer attorney in their wage theft program for two years. Continue Reading...

Farmworker Victories Around the Region

While we usually focus on local news in our updates, these two victories for farmworkers in Washington and California are highly significant.

In Washington, three years of organizing have led to a historic victory for workers at Sakuma Brothers Farms. The campaign included a boycott of Driscoll’s berries and several actions in the Portland area. Continue reading...

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This eNews comes out once a month, but we post updates on our Facebook pages several times a week. It is a great way to keep up with our work and stories you might be interested in. Follow these links to NWJP and Protect Oregon Workers.