"Oregon Labor Union Aims to Overturn Self-Serve Gas Law by 2024"

UFCW Local 555, one of Oregon's largest labor unions, has filed an initiative petition to reinstate a ban on self-serve gas in the state, citing concerns about job loss and safety. The union aims to put the decision of who should pump gas in the hands of voters in November 2024. The ban on self-serve gas was repealed earlier this year, allowing stations to offer both self-serve and attendant options. Lawmakers argue that the change was necessary due to labor shortages and the need for simplified public policy. The union will need to gather over 117,000 signatures by July 2024 to get the issue on the ballot.