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Upcoming Events
Oregon Fair Trade Campaign invites folks in Portland to the Global Justice Committee meeting — a committee of Portland Jobs with Justice. At this meeting, trade-agreement politics will be a focus, so, take up working with us on this plus global solidarity broadly.
Details:
Wed., October 23rd, from 8 to 9 pm at 1500 NE Irving Street, 5th floor
NOTE: This is typically a monthly meeting on fourth Wednesdays.
Author Archives: ORFTC
What Are They Hiding?
The United States hosted the 14th major round of behind-closed-door negotiations on the new Trans-Pacific Free Trade Agreement in Virginia this September. Despite having reportedly introduced text for some 29 different chapters, the U.S. Trade Representative has barred ordinary Americans … Continue reading
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RIP Daniel Bonham
Long-time trade justice and worker rights advocate Daniel Bonham died while hiking at Silver Falls State Park on March 2. Through-and-through, Daniel epitomized the passion and dedication that’s needed to create a more just society. He lived out his beliefs in … Continue reading
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Oregon Can’t Afford a “NAFTA of the Pacific”
The Trans-Pacific Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a massive new international trade pact for the Pacific Rim being pushed by the U.S. government at the behest of transnational corporations for completion in 2012. Oregon cannot afford another trade deal that … Continue reading
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Fair Trade Victory in Salem!
Corporations that benefit from NAFTA-style trade deals have long tried to frame the trade policy debate as one of being “for trade” or “against trade.” The implication has been that there is no alternative to business-as-usual trade pacts other than … Continue reading
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Trade Policy and Family Farms in Oregon
Modern trade agreements severely limit nations’ and communities’ rights to make their own decisions regarding how they will maintain or expand their ability to produce healthy, sustainable food supplies for their people and protect the livelihoods of those involved in … Continue reading
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Organize for Trade Justice in Your Community
ORFTC supports volunteer-led trade justice organizing committees that meet regularly in Portland and Salem, and irregularly in Eugene. To get involved, please email Elizabeth Swager at elizabeth@oregonfairtrade.org or call (503) 736-9777. We also maintain a database of supporters throughout the … Continue reading
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