The Unionization Process: Oregon

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Todd Lyon, Barran Liebman LLP

Summary

• Employees have the right to organize and bargain collectively. See Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively.
• Certain agricultural workers have rights to collectively bargain with their employer. See Agricultural Workers.
• Employers have free speech rights. However, employers cannot force employees to attend a meeting to hear information concerning unions. See Employer Free Speech Rights.
• Private sector employees have the right to strike. See Strikes/Picketing.
• The State Conciliation Service provides mediation services to employers. See Dispute Resolution.
• Oregon is not a "right to work" state. See "Right to Work" Status.