Massive infrastructure and jobs bill becomes law Nov 17, 2021 The new law spends $1.2 trillion over five years to upgrade bridges, highways, rail, transit, ports, airports, water systems, and more.
Kaiser Permanente strike called off Nov 17, 2021 The massive strike was averted when management dropped its anti-union two tier demand and agreed to raise wages 10% over the next four years.
Union reaches agreement with Burgerville Nov 17, 2021 Roughly 100 workers at 5 Portland-area Burgerville locations are about to be the first fast food workers in America to have a union contract.
Multnomah County union has new top officer Nov 17, 2021 Josyln Baker ran unopposed after incumbent Percy Winters Jr. opted not to seek a third term. AFSCME Local 88 represents 3,400 workers.
Iron Workers Local 29 Retirees Club is back to meeting again Nov 17, 2021 Unable to meet for 18 months because of coronavirus restrictions, the group began meeting again this month.
LCSA raising funds for annual Presents from Partners event Nov 17, 2021 LCSA reports many union families are still struggling due to the impact of the pandemic and are in need of assistance.
Marion-Polk-Yamhill Labor Chapter chooses four holiday projects Nov 17, 2021 The chapter won’t hold its annual Holiday Party at the Elsinore Theatre again this year. Instead, it’s supporting four regional projects.
Will Portland’s plan for high-road jobs survive the pullout of Broadway Corridor developer? Nov 17, 2021 Unions and community groups want to know if a landmark agreement on the massive Broadway Corridor redevelopment project still stands.
UFCW Local 555 backs Kristof for governor Nov 17, 2021 Kristof is seeking the Democratic nomination in the May 2022 primary, and the endorsement by 29,000-member UFCW is his most important so far.
Want diversity in construction? Hire union Nov 17, 2021 Local union apprenticeship programs have had much more success than non-union getting Black, Hispanic, and women workers into construction.
