When Oregonians first elected me to lead the Bureau of Labor and Industries, I saw a state agency that was working hard but falling further and further behind in protecting workers, supporting registered  apprenticeships, and enforcing wage and discrimination laws.

Over the last two and a half years, we’ve worked hard to change that; and, together, we’ve made enormous progress. With bipartisan support, labor and business leaders, and a coalition of Oregonians, we secured a historic investment in BOLI: more staff, new technology, and stronger support for workers and employers alike.

That means more enforcement of wage laws. More registered apprenticeships to build pathways to good-paying jobs. Better access for workers across communities. And a renewed commitment to fairness for all Oregonians.

I’ve also worked to:

• Close a loophole in child labor law;

• Create an Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation team to make resolution faster for workers and employers;

• Build a dedicated Employer Assistance Division;

• Improve access with translated materials and new disability access tools; and

• Make it easier for workers to report violations and connect with resources.

This work matters deeply, but there’s more to do.

That’s why I’m running for re-election as your Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. I want to continue building a stronger, fairer Oregon where every worker has a fair shot, and every employer has the tools to do right by their employees.

I hope you’ll join me in this campaign and in this work toward a fairer Oregon for all.

With gratitude,

Christina

Christina Stephenson
Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries