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Analysis

Decision nears on Kroger-Albertsons merger

Dec 1, 2023

If Biden’s FTC approves it, a combination of Kroger and Albertsons would create a near-monopoly. The two of them own 40 grocery chains in all.

Collective Bargaining

Portland teachers go back to work

Dec 1, 2023

A 26-day strike led to an improved contract for 3,700 teachers, counselors, and librarians, including raises totaling 14.6% over three years.

Collective Bargaining

Las Vegas casino workers win big in deal that averts strike

Dec 1, 2023

New contracts with Caesars, MGM, and Wynn will increase pay 32% over five years for 40,000 workers, raising pay to $35 an hour.

Collective Bargaining

UFCW Local 555 ends strike at Kaiser

Dec 1, 2023

The union is still seeking to put pressure on the company by encouraging patients to drop Kaiser, saying their health care could be at risk.

Workers Rights

Nationwide Starbucks strike protests rampant unfair labor practices

Dec 1, 2023

The one-day strike, to protest a staggering number of unfair labor practices, included stores in Beaverton, Portland, and Vancouver.

Collective Bargaining

Oregon home care workers get raise of $1.73 an hour Jan. 1

Dec 1, 2023

The current base wage is $17.77 an hour. The new two-year agreement also increases the number of hours caregivers are allowed to work.

Collective Bargaining

OFNHP reaches agreements with PeaceHealth

Dec 1, 2023

More than 1,300 health care workers struck Oct. 23-27 at PeaceHealth Southwest in Vancouver and St. John Medical Center in Longview.

Union Democracy

Officers unopposed at NW Oregon Labor Council

Dec 1, 2023

Delegates approved a slate of mostly incumbent officers at the organization’s Nov. 27 meeting. They serve four-year terms.

Culture

Ralph Fasanella painted the power of the union

Dec 1, 2023

Portland author Anne Broyles discovered the late labor artist and was inspired to write a new children’s book.

Union Organizing

A union at Portland’s Blue Star Donuts?

Dec 1, 2023

Doughnut Workers United has requested a union certification election at Blue Star Donuts, a chain with six Portland-area stores.

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