Northwest Labor Press

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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