Category Archives: TPP

What Are They Hiding?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by ORFTC

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

Posted on March 7, 2012 by ORFTC

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”

Posted on February 12, 2012 by ORFTC

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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Trade Policy and Family Farms in Oregon

Posted on December 21, 2011 by ORFTC

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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Stay Informed

Posted on December 4, 2011 by CTC

UPDATES: Sign up for free monthly trade updates with THE OREGON FAIR TRADE MONITOR VOTING RECORDS: Check out where your elected officials stand on trade policy: Voting Records on Trade for Oregon’s Senators & Representatives SUPPORT ORFTC: Become an individual … Continue reading →

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Organize for Trade Justice in Your Community

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ORFTC

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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Beer & Chocolate Fest a Treat for the Taste Buds

Posted on August 5, 2011 by CTC

For Immediate Release August 5, 2011 PORTLAND, Ore. — Upwards of a hundred people attended the Oregon Fair Trade Campaign’s first-ever “Fair Trade Chocolate & Northwest Beer Fest” last night at the Record Room in east Portland.  At the event, … Continue reading →

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Pacific Rim Trade Deal an Opportunity to Advance Campaign Promises

Posted on June 14, 2010 by CTC

For Immediate Release June 14, 2010 BUSINESS: New Pacific Rim Trade Deal an Opportunity for White House to Advance Campaign Promises Fair Trade Advocates Urge “New Deal or No Deal” as the U.S. Plays Host to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Negotiations … Continue reading →

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Food Security, Immigration and “Free Trade”

Posted on June 1, 2010 by CTC

For Immediate Release June 1, 2010 Public Forum Food Security, Immigration, and ‘Free Trade:’ Putting Justice Back on the Table A panel discussion and public forum on making trade work for people in Lane County EUGENE – At 7pm on … Continue reading →

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