Northwest Labor Press

UFCW Local 555 calls the new contract at Fred Meyer and QFC its best contract ever. Over 3 years, wages will rise $3 an hour.

It’s one of the most far-reaching settlements to date after Amazon was found guilty of trampling workers’ rights to unionize.

More salaried Washington workers just got the right to overtime too. And Oregon minimum wage goes up July 1.

Support from their unions, and anti-harassment policies, could make a difference, says the biggest-ever survey of women in construction.

Gordon Lafer says the federal government should put workers’ rights conditions on the coming billions in subsidy.

Sheet Metal Local 16 organizer Darrin Boyce says the company owner’s daughter was furious: The union was giving out Christmas stockings!

The vote means the boycott of the chain is over, and union members are encouraged to patronize Burgerville, especially the union stores.

By signing with SMART Local 16, Clint Ochampaugh gets access to the highest-skilled employees in the industry through its hiring hall.

Since Oregon Building Trades Council backed her at its September convention, eight other labor groups have endorsed Tina Kotek for governor.

Weather couldn’t stop the Iron Workers holiday event. Over 175 cars and 700 people came out for gifts, hot chocolate, and photos with Santa.