For many Oregonians, the recent freedom to pump their own gas has been a breath of fresh air. It’s hard to deny the convenience of pulling up to a pump, handling things independently, and heading on one’s way. However, the state’s largest union, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555, seems intent on pulling us back to the old ways, advocating for the return of mandatory attendants at gas pumps. Their stance seems at odds with the newfound autonomy many of us, including myself, have come to enjoy.
Historically, Oregon had a unique position on self-serve gas, being one of just two states, alongside New Jersey, that mandated
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