As a nontraditional student Gorsek worked full time at local grocery retailer Fred Meyer as a cashier, it was in this capacity that he became a member of the UFCW.

[2] Gorsek has worked all of his adult like in careers with union representation under collective bargaining contracts, he cites growing up in a household where his father was able to support a family and make a living wage because of organized labor.

From joining with his colleagues in fighting for the region's only birthing center[3] to introducing innovative legislation that has led to an 80% drop in catalytic converter thefts[4] Sen. Chris Gorsek continues to have an enduring impact regarding quality of life in East Multnomah County.

[5] In April of 2024 Senator Gorsek's legislation overhauling the framework of Oregon's debt collection rules, The Family Financial Protection Act (FFPA) was signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek.

Designed to address multifaceted challenges, the FFPA offers comprehensive protections for families recovering from debt and shields consumers from unjust collection practices.