At least six cities and two counties have canceled or are curtailing contracts with the Flock surveillance technology company across red and blue parts of the state. Florence continues to use Flock cameras, with six installed in the city, according to the city's website. 

Research shows that economic insecurity isn’t about individual choices or skills. Rather, it’s the result of efforts by employers and policymakers to undermine the power of workers to demand better wages and working conditions.

This balance of power between workers and employers can have generational consequences.

One study found that workers covered by a union for most of their careers had a net worth of about $224,000, compared with about $162,000 for workers with no union coverage.

Oregon has a rich history of supporting workers and their economic contributions. Here are five things to know about Oregon workers on the eve of their national holiday.

Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday in 1887.

The Oregon State University Extension Service’s is offering a free exercise class at City Hall in Dunes City. The twice-a-week class will run for twelve weeks, through mid-November. 

Elm Park Apartments is open, providing the area with 32 low-cost apartments, while next door, the Elm Park Early Learning Center will add nearly 80 childcare seats.

The Siuslaw School District is facing a $4.2 million deficit, in part because of the new charter school. Overall declining enrollment means the district may need to consider consolidation in the coming years.

The Whitmore Academy Charter School is moving closer to the first day of school. Building construction is on schedule, and the school has about 80 students enrolled.