2006-2007 Legislative Agenda for the County of Multnomah Races

Foreign Policy

1. Create a county-wide resolution encouraging the US government to respect the democratic processes and sovereignty of Venezuela

Human Rights, Civil Liberties & Justice

1. Create County ordinances that will abide by Chapter IX Articles 55 & 56 of the UN Charter, providing the means to make the required reports of violations to civil and human rights to the UN Commission on Human Rights.

Labor and Economic Opportunity

1. Create procurement policies prohibiting contractors and subcontractors who provide goods to the governmental body or its agencies from maintaining sweatshop conditions by violating labor and employment, health and safety, or environmental laws or standards, and requiring compliance with minimum wage and other employment and labor standards.

2. Create legislation instructing the District Attorneys to prosecute employers who hire illegal workers.