April 2011 - nwLaborPress

Machinists reel in cash for Guide Dogs

Apr 15, 2011

The inaugural Salmon Fishing Derby sponsored by Machinists District W24 raised $11,500 for Guide Dogs of America.

Judge rules against Sizemore in suit over calling him a racketeer

Apr 15, 2011

A circuit court judge has ruled against anti-union ballot measure sponsor Bill Sizemore in his lawsuit against people who called him a “racketeer.”

OR-OSHA ergonomics consultants can help prevent injuries

Apr 15, 2011

The Labor Press asked Oregon OSHA staff to identify some of the most common ergonomic hazards they find.

Work-related fatalities drop in Oregon, spike in Washington

Apr 15, 2011

In 2010, 17 Oregon workers and 86 Washington workers were killed on the job according to state agencies.

The most dangerous jobs in America

Apr 15, 2011

Fishers, loggers, and airplane pilots have the most dangerous jobs, while construction and transportation and warehousing had the most deaths overall.

Labor scrambles to find ways to lessen state budget cuts

Apr 15, 2011

Oregonians would rather see some taxes increased than watch wholesale cuts to education, public safety and social services. But Republicans are calling for further tax cuts.

US Bank gets use of state funds, but nicks unemployed with fees

Apr 15, 2011

US Bancorp has a contract with Oregon to make unemployment and child support available through ATMs.

Pacific Northwest ‘We Are One’ rallies draw thousands

Apr 15, 2011

Attacks on public employee collective bargaining drew protests in more than 1,000 cities April 2-8.

Dosha salon employees vote to join CWA 7901

Apr 15, 2011

Dosha Salon became the first local business of its kind to unionize March 30.

Congressman Wu says he’ll oppose Korea FTA

Apr 1, 2011

A teary-eyed U.S. Rep. David Wu thanked labor for standing with him, and announced his opposition to the Korean Free Trade Agreement.