Union that backed Measure 119 asks legislature to repeal it, citing legal risk

Feb 10, 2026

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 told the House Rules Committee it supports repeal of 2024's Measure 119 (labor peace agreements for OLCC licensees) to avoid a federal court split and potential Supreme Court weaponization; the union said it will continue pursuing the underlying policy through other channels.

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House Bill 4,162 would repeal ballot Measure 119 (2024), which requires certain Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission licensees to enter into labor peace agreements with labor organizations representing employees.

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