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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.
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What’s on the Table? TPP threatens Oregon’s food safety, dairy farmers and the environment
On May 21st, 2013 State Rep. Brad Witt held an informal hearing on the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee that he chairs. This hearing could not have been more timely as thousands across the globe … Continue reading
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Seven Reasons to Fight the TPP
By Arthur Stamoulis The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a massive new trade and investment pact being pushed by the U.S. government at the behest of transnational corporations, threatening the economy, environment and public health both at home and abroad. The … Continue reading
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400+ Organizations Speak Out on the TPP & Fast Track
Over 400 organizations across the country, representing more than 15 million Americans, signed the letter to Congress expressing deep concerns about the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and opposition to the outdated “Fast Track” trade negotiating and approval process. Here in … Continue reading
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New Legislation Would Prevent Another NAFTA
As trade negotiators rush to complete the massive new Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement, we need your help encouraging our elected officials to stand up and declare an end to business-as-usual trade policy. Please email Senators Wyden and Merkley now and … 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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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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Stay Informed
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
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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