Learning Together: OCJ Policy Cohort Reflections

Learning Together: OCJ Policy Cohort Reflections

OCJ provided funding in 2022 for community organizations to strengthen their capacity to participate in state-level policy and advocacy work in Oregon. While not a requirement of the grant, all organizations were invited to join OCJ’s inaugural policy cohort,...
Safeway BOGO Class Action Settlement

Safeway BOGO Class Action Settlement

The last day to request a check reissue for this settlement is March 23, 2024. Your check is the real deal.  In 2016, Safeway shoppers in Oregon filed a lawsuit against Albertsons, the grocery store chain’s parent company, over pricing on buy-one-get-one (BOGO) sales...
Celebrating Summer Internships

Celebrating Summer Internships

It was our great pleasure this summer to host OCJ’s inaugural policy interns, law students Megan Bryant-Tiktin (Lewis & Clark Law School), and Samantha Formica (Willamette University College of Law). Megan and Samantha brought curiosity, teamwork, and additional...
What you need to know—Federal Student Loans

What you need to know—Federal Student Loans

Download English PDF Download Spanish PDF With payments resuming for millions of student borrowers, NOW is the time to take action and be ready for repayment. Repayment on federal student loans started in September 2023, with interest immediately beginning to accrue....
Advancing Consumer Advocacy through Research

Advancing Consumer Advocacy through Research

Research plays an important role in putting an end to consumer injustices. By bringing to light important findings that affect everyday people, research helps consumers, advocates, and the legal community push for a more just and equitable marketplace.  Investing in...