We’re kicking off 2021 with an inside look at how Oregon unions plan to make progress for workers in our state legislature!  Oregon AFL-CIO Political Director Jess Giannettino Villatoro and Lead Political & Policy Strategist Catie Theisen share their depth of advocacy experience and what they expect to see happen in Salem - even if it’s all on Zoom - this year. We discuss priority bills, the threat of violent extremism at the capital, and how union members can make a huge difference in passing critical policies by speaking out.  

Discussed in this episode:

• 2021 Oregon Labor Lobby Day 
• Rep. Dacia Grayber shows how to get engaged in the legislative process on her twitter page 
• Northwest Accountability Project
• Rep. Mike Nearman makes national headlines for letting rioters into the Oregon Capitol 

CREDITS 

Guests

Jess Giannettino Villatoro, Oregon AFL-CIO Political Director
Catie Theisen,  Oregon AFL-CIO Lead Political & Policy Specialist

Hosted & Produced by Russell Sanders, Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director
Introduction by Graham Trainor, Oregon AFL-CIO President

PAID FOR & AUTHORIZED BY THE OREGON AFL-CIO