Labor Council hosts first mayoral debate Nov 18, 2011 Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the first joint appearance of the 2012 Portland mayor campaign.
Longview’s IBEW Local 970 merges into IBEW 48 Nov 16, 2011 The merger brings IBEW Local 48 to around 3,800 members.
CWA 7901’s Elder to co-chair broadband access group Nov 16, 2011 Internet Innovation Alliance promotes broadband access throughout the state.
AFSCME backs embattled Oregon City commissioner Nov 16, 2011 The union that represents Oregon City public employees is backing Jim Nicita as he faces a recall effort.
‘Robin Hood Tax’ on Wall Street would generate $350 billion Nov 16, 2011 Rep. Peter DeFazio and Sen. Tom Harkin introduce a bill Nov. 3 to tax Wall Street trading activity.
Union money will go into school retrofits in Oregon Nov 16, 2011 ‘Cool Schools’ project gets $15 million boost from union funds.
November 2011: Labor assesses election results Nov 16, 2011 Washington said “yes” to Costco, “no” to Tim Eyman; Ohio restored collective bargaining rights.
Activists strive to keep focus on Occupy message Nov 15, 2011 “Sustaining this movement should be important to every progressive” — Jessica Giannettino, Oregon AFL-CIO field organizer
Occupy Wall Street: Let’s not waste this moment Nov 15, 2011 Our best chance for change in America is ensuring that the 99% movement survives and evolves.
Bus drivers at Portland Public Schools ratify deal at First Student Nov 13, 2011 PPS drivers win temporary labor peace, but struggles continue at other units of First Student.
