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OP-ED: Union organizing now a whole lot easier
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just made union organizing that much easier for workers who want to organize their workforces, issuing both a long-awaited regulation and a controversial decision […]
OP-ED: The magical third year of a presidency
Dear Mr. Berko: Please explain what happens to the market during the third year of a president’s term in office. The market is supposed to be up the third year, […]
OP-ED: Would you like fries with that?
Dear Mr. Berko: My 16-year-old son has saved up over $6,000 in the past two years from part-time jobs and wants to invest this money. He has done some research […]
OP-ED: Affordable Care Act posing challenges
If you run a staffing firm or utilize a staffing firm in your business, chances are good that compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is somewhere on your list […]
OP-ED: Are they works of art or works for hire?
One of the most important and often least understood terms of an architect’s contract governs ownership of the design: Is the owner the architect or the architect’s client? On the […]
OP-ED: The grinch that could steal Christmas
Federal and state government agencies have been increasing enforcement efforts to address misclassification of workers as contractors rather than employees. The U.S. Department of Labor has added 250 investigators to […]
OP-ED: Tough times for the Avon Lady
Dear Mr. Berko: I’ve been using Avon’s soaps, skin care lotions and fragrances almost forever, and my neighbors and I believe that the company’s products are just as good or […]
OP-ED: All is not well with Oregon’s ELL
Inherent in our concept of justice is the fact that one who causes an injury should pay for it, and where multiple entities are jointly responsible for the same injury, […]
OP-ED: Looking for investments in Scandinavia
Dear Mr. Berko: My new broker recommended Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish exchange-traded funds for me, which I have listed here. What can you tell me about investing in those countries? […]
OP-ED: Applauding a plan to invest in career technical education
As an industry, we have a lot to be thankful for this year. We are beginning to see the light at the end of this recession marked by a slow […]
OP-ED: Smokin’ stock is unlikely to cool off
Dear Mr. Berko: Several places in New York and New Jersey have increased the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21, which is expected to sharply reduce smoking by […]
OP-ED: Contain those hopes for retailer’s stock
Dear Mr. Berko: I recently spent $390 at The Container Store in Tampa, Florida. They have some great kitchen and bath shelving. It’s very expensive but well-made and practical. The […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
