Portland

To halt layoffs and rescue schools, Mayor Adams dips into little-known internal funds

City workers sigh relief, but wonder: Why a budget rollercoaster when money there all along?…

Building Trades’ John Mohlis reappointed to PDC board

At PDC, Mohlis has pushed for minority contracting and apprenticeship training.…

Jobs

Columbia Pacific Building Trades signs deal for coal terminal

Unions pledge support for the project, and its developer pledges to build union.…

Oregon takes baby step to restoring shop classes

Two union training centers partner with high schools to revitalize career and technical education…

Union Organizing

At Service Steel, union buster turns campaign around

The company gets every public benefit, but pays felons $10 an hour to cut plate steel.…

Collective Bargaining

One-day strike by TriMet Lift operators leads to agreement

Foreign-owned First Group delayed a deal until workers shut down service.…

Washington

Washington Labor Council ‘opposes’ Herrera Beutler

No established Democrat has filed to run against the one-term anti-union Republican Congresswoman.…

In Memoriam

Tom Drew, 1935-2012

The long-time federal mediator grew up union.…

Comment

Change agenda doesn’t happen overnight

Many Oregonians believe their vote doesn’t matter. But we need an attitude of no surrender.…