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Stronger Unions Could Reduce Income Inequality and Strengthen Oregon's Economy

April 29, 2016

Sunday is May Day, an international day for honoring workers, with roots in the labor struggles in the United States.

The one-pager published today illustrates how the long-term decline in union representation in Oregon has contributed to the rise in income inequality. The paper also notes the growing body of research showing that wide income inequality undermines economic growth.

Read Stronger Unions Could Reduce Income Inequality and Strengthen Oregon's Economy.

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