Tell President Obama: We Want Fair Trade!

Sentinel Hotel 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR

President Obama will be in Portland for a fundraising event on Thursday, May 7th. This is our shot to show him that Oregon stands for fair trade, and stands against Fast Tracking the Trans-Pacific Partnership through Congress. Join Oregon’s unions and our partners in the fight for fair trade at this important demonstration.

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Nestle Public Comment Town Hall Hosted by Rep. Nosse

SEIU Local 49 3536 SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR

Many constituents have contacted Rep. Nosse’s office regarding the proposed Nestle Bottled Water Plant in Cascade Locks, expressing a number of concerns about it. Rep. Nosse understands the importance of protecting our public water, which is one of our most valued resources. At the request of many constituents he has written a letter to the ODFW Director expressing the many concerns of people in his district, but he knows that folks in SE Portland have...

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Cascadian Bioregionalism

PSU Cramer Hall 1721 SW Broadway, Portland, OR

This is a guerilla course (free class) on bioregionalism, especially in Cascadia. The class will explore what bioregionalism is. In this exploration we will examine civilization and ask is bioregionalism the solution to the negative effects of anthropocentrism and the idea of “power over.” This class is being held by Alexander Baretich. R.S.V.P. to Alexander Baretich at Alexander.Baretich@gmail.com for exactly where and if there is a vacancy in the class. This course is free, but...

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