February 2012 - nwLaborPress

Dozens of Kitzhaber appointees were confirmed, including including a handful important to labor.

While many Democrats are, at best, passive on our issues, there ARE politicians who care.

Seven labor unions joined 21 community organizations to form a new coalition.

Was a New Seasons worker fired for eating tofu, or because he spoke up for workers rights?

Plumbers 290 and Fire Fighters Local 43 tied 0-0 tie at the annual “Broom Ball” Winterhawks match.

The early endorsement comes as Republican McKenna leads in the polls.

Two busloads of union supporters participate in a roving protest for good jobs, no cuts.

The contract ends a several-year battle over who would operate the $200 million grain facility.

Aveda sites are leafletted in six cities, while in Portland, pickets and a brief occupation.

The Verizon and NFL strikes were the year’s biggest.