The Oregon labor movement is blessed to have Sister Tina Turner-Morfitt in our front ranks. Sister Turner-Morfitt is President of the Oregon Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, an activist with AFSCME retirees, a leader in the Marion-Polk-Yamhill Central Labor Chapter. and a primary person in labor radio in our state. Sister Turner-Morfitt sent in the following press release.
In acknowledgement of Earth Day a special tribute will broadcast on KBOO Radio on April 22, 202 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The theme will reflect how organized labor has transitioned to reflect a common
ground concept to ensuring strong labor standards while also exploring renewable energy projects and exploring responsible approaches to climate change. The episode will feature 2 guest, Jim Gourley, my labor historian, and Rory Cowal, a volunteer with Divest Oregon.
Brother Gourley is a United Steelworker millwright associated with Local 1189 Cascade Pacific Pulp in Halsey Oregon. I’ve invited Brother Gourley to give a brief historical synopsis focusing on the transformation of the relationship between organized labor and the environmental community. Brother
Gourley also reflects that other legislation was passed during the 2024 legislative session that couple the efforts of organized labor and the environmental community. Please consult the Oregon AFL-CIO webpage for more information at https://www.oraflcio.org/
Rory Cowal, a Divest Oregon volunteer, and a member of Portland State University Faculty Association union. During the regular session of the Oregon State Legislature, Brother Cowal supported and testified on House Bill 4083, The COAL ACT. I’ve invited him to briefly discuss this legislation. Brother Cowal gives a brief introduction about Divest Oregon and issues an invitation for interested parties to join their efforts. For more information please visit their website: https://www.divestoregon.org/.
Check out the KBOO website to listen to the broadcast: https://kboo.fm/media/117754-labor-radio
The show closes with an honorable mention of April 26, 2024 Workers Memorial Day tribute sponsored by the Oregon AFL- CIO. There are two ceremonies:
9:30 am: Eastbank Esplanade besides Portland Fire and
Rescue Station 21
12:00 noon: Fallen Worker Memorial on the Oregon State
Capital Mall
The ceremonies will include the reading of the names of 56 workers who lost their lives across the state while performing their jobs. Join families, friends, workplace safety advocates, elected officials and faith leaders in paying respect to these workers.
RSVP here.
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