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Legal aid groups in Oregon get state funds to recover stolen wages for cannabis farm workers

Oregon state lawmakers allocated $6 million to community groups this year to help with what they’ve called a humanitarian crisis for workers in the state’s cannabis industry.

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As fire season begins, new rules protecting Oregon workers from heat, smoke are challenged

Oregon advocates are visiting farms and job sites to educate workers about new state rules to protect from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.

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As fire season begins, new rules protecting workers from heat, smoke are challenged – Oregon Capital Chronicle

Industry groups say the state’s heat and wildfire protection rules go too far. Workers and climate advocates say they are long overdue.

United statesEnvironmental protection agencyDistrict of columbiaOregon department of forestryRenee stapletonSara duncanKate suismanAaron corvinAndrew stolfiBusiness servicesOregon environmental councilOregon loggers incUs district courtOregon forest industries councilHealth divisionUs bureau of labor statistics

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