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Standing UP Across Oregon for a FAIR SHOT
In March, 2015 people all across Oregon stood up for the Fair Shot they need to get — and stay — ahead. We gathered in seven cities: Bend, Eugene, Medford, Pendleton, Portland, Salem, and Tillamook! This short video gives a great sense of the people and policies that are part of the growing movement in Oregon […]
FFO’s Andrea Paluso Wins White House Champions of Change Award!
White House Honors Andrea Paluso of Family Forward Oregon as Working Families Champion of Change Working Families Champions of Change event highlights importance of paid sick days and paid family leave policies The White House today (April 16, 2015) honored Andrea Paluso, Family Forward Oregon Co-founder and Executive Director as part of its Working Families Champions […]
Equal Pay Day 2015 | Some Quick Facts
You’re Invited! Equal Pay Day (Un)Happy Hour
We’re very unhappy about the persistent wage gap that underpays so many Oregon women – especially mothers and women of color who experience the widest wage gaps of all. Which is why we’re inviting you to an (UN)Happy Hour on Equal Pay Day which, in 2015, falls on April 14th in Eugene (http://bit.ly/UNHappyHourEugene) and Portland (http://bit.ly/UNHappyHourPDX). Join us!
We’re Standing Up for a Fair Shot for All!
What a day! There were eight rallies around the state asking our lawmakers to pass (long overdue) laws that will give every Oregonian a Fair Shot at economic opportunity, security, and success. Take a look at some of the people and messages from this powerful and empowering day of action!
Unfair Scheduling: Tell Us About It
We’ve become increasingly alarmed by some of the scheduling practices used in the retail and service sectors — and we’re working to change them in Oregon. Can you help us today by: Sharing your own experiences with “just-in-time” and other unpredictable scheduling practices, and Inviting your friends and family who experience these practices to share […]
Ban the Box, Portland!
On March 11, 2015, our Executive Director Andrea Paluso testified in favor of “banning the box” in the City of Portland. Here is here testimony: We cannot build a sustainable economy or community when we functionally exclude thousands of applicants from accessing employment, as our current system does. People who have been a part of […]
Our 2015 Legislative Agenda
We see an Oregon where all women and families are economically secure & caregiving isn’t a barrier to financial stability. And we’re excited for the opportunities in 2015 to move Oregon forward to work better for all Oregon families, however they are configured. These are the bills we are supporting during the current legislative session to […]
Must Reads | February 2015
There is so much good thinking and writing on the issues we work on these days! So every month we compile some of the best that cover a variety of issues. Something for everyone! We hope at least one of these articles speaks to you – but hey, we wouldn’t be surprised if you’re compelled […]
Announcing: Fair Shot for ALL Coalition!
On Thursday, January 7th Family Forward Oregon joined with community and labor groups from across Oregon to launch Fair Shot for All, a new coalition that is supporting solutions to create economic opportunity for Oregon’s working families. As the state’s economy begins to rebound from the recession, flawed economic policies are leaving Oregon’s working families behind and creating a financial crisis for taxpayers.
It’s time to un-stack the deck so everyone has an opportunity to succeed. The people of Oregon need policies that fix our broken economy and give all of us a fair shot.
Great Ideas @ Work | Newsletter for Employers | Fall 2014
Welcome to our Fall 2014 Great Ideas @ Work Newsletter! From our national partners to our local colleagues, there is lots to share and learn about workplace flexibility right now. Enjoy — and pass on to your friends and co-workers! When Work Works Award Celebration | Together we honored this year’s 18 winners, shared inspiring […]