Monthly Archives: December, 2013

Our Jobs

OFNHP protests elimination of perio-hygienist classification

The 17 workers in that classification do the same work, for less pay

Building our communities

Union family raises funds to pay for cutting edge treatment for son with cerebral palsy

One-year-old Oscar Triplett would be flown to Panama for a treatment not covered by insurance.

Washington

Washington state senator proposes ‘right to work’ session

"Not going to happen" says governor Jay Inslee

Clark County

Clark County community rallies around Ed Barnes

Retired union official threatened with lawsuit for speaking his mind at public meetings

Collective bargaining

In a stand for the middle class, Machinists reject Boeing offer

Highly profitable Boeing wanted a long-term deal with anemic raise and an end to pension

Building our communities

Laborers 296 gun raffle nets big cash for union charities

A Remington semi-automatic netted $1,315 each for conservation and hardship aid.

Collective bargaining

UO graduate fellows begin contract talks

Union wants parental leave, wireless internet, and kitchen appliances, among other things

Union democracy

New leadership at AFSCME Local 88

The union of Multnomah County workers faces a political election and contract bargaining in 2014

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