Will Oregon get serious about labor law enforcement? Nov 18, 2020 BOLI’s staff has shrunk by a third since 1995—even as Oregon added a million new residents and legislators gave it new laws to enforce.
Corporate vandalism Nov 18, 2020 The Newberg mill used to be where Oregon sent its recycled paper. Now it’s being scrapped. And its $28/hour union jobs won’t be coming back.
Sam Dominy, 1945-2020 Nov 18, 2020 A union rep for International Woodworkers of America and IAM, he led the Lane County Labor Council and served in the Oregon Legislature.
Working people made the difference Nov 18, 2020 America’s labor movement is often the last and only line of defense for anyone who works for a living.
Oregon OSHA’s COVID rule is now in force Nov 18, 2020 Oregon OSHA now says employers must protect workers from COVID-19 in all workplaces. Letting them know about it will be the next challenge.
Columbia Gorge behavioral health provider breaks labor law and pays a price Nov 13, 2020 Management wanted to continue one-to-one relationship with workers. But workers preferred a 112-to-1 relationship, and unionized with AFSCME.
A labor movement look at the 2020 election results Nov 5, 2020 How labor-backed candidates and ballot measures fared locally and nationwide.
What’s Portland Public Schools hiding? Possibly wage theft? Nov 3, 2020 Construction union reps say the district delays, redacts, and charges exorbitantly for public records they need for wage theft investigations.
OHSU Hillsboro hospital fights union campaign Nov 3, 2020 A group of 472 hospital workers Hillsboro is ready to join Oregon AFSCME. But first they had to get straight who they actually work for.
Oregon OSHA says employers must protect workers from COVID-19 Nov 3, 2020 Not a moment too soon, Oregon OSHA’s COVID-19 rule arrives as outbreaks are under way at 76 Oregon workplaces.
