The Stories Project: Oregon Livelihoods Traded Away

John Breedlove Residence: Roseburg, OR Occupation: worked at Roseburg forest products for 31 years

Snapshots "I graduated in June 2006 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in business marketing and a Certificate of Proficiency in retailing. [...] After I graduated I had more difficulty then expected finding long term employment [...] I have not been able to locate a permanent long term job here in this area. I am 58 years old and part of my problem might be my age." "it [free trade agreements] makes it harder for American workers to compete with workers from other parts of the world who are paid much lower wages."

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