Free Trade: Do Smith & Wyden support Oregon workers?
Derek Volkart, 03.12.2007 08:25
Peru Free Trade Agreement threatens jobs
The U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement, if passed in the Senate, would offshore even more Oregon jobs while accelerating poverty in Peru. One might call the Peru Trade Agreement a lose-lose for American and Peruvian workers.
We have seen Congressman Walden vote against Oregon worker interests and soon we will see where Senators Smith and Wyden stand. Perhaps readers have an opinion for the senators (Smith, 503-326-3386; Wyden, 503-326-7525).
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When it comes to the backward-titled "free trade," it appears we can count on Oregon politicians to share the gold mine with corporate billionaires while Oregon workers get the shaft.
Congressman Greg Walden voted against Oregon jobs and international human rights when he voted for the Peru Free Trade Agreement on Nov. 8. The bill passed the House.
The U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement, if passed in the Senate, would offshore even more Oregon jobs while accelerating poverty in Peru. One might call the Peru Trade Agreement a lose-lose for American and Peruvian workers.
The Senate will vote on the bill in early December. Thus, Sens. Smith and Wyden are critical in the vote to protect American jobs. Will Smith and Wyden vote for the bill, adding to the already 68,000 Oregon jobs lost since NAFTA was passed? Or will they vote against the Peru Free Trade Agreement and ignore their cash-generous corporate donors that continue to lower the Oregon middle class standard of living?
We have seen Congressman Walden vote against Oregon worker interests and soon we will see where Smith and Wyden stand. Perhaps the readers have an opinion for the senators (Smith, 503-326-3386; Wyden, 503-326-7525). — Derek Volkart, Ashland
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