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Monthly Archives: May, 2012

People

UFCW’s Anderson re-elected to Salem Electric Coop

The member-owned co-op serves 20,000 in Salem and Keizer.
Clackamas County

Groener named to Clackamas Community College board

The UFCW rep says he will run for re-election.
Collective bargaining

Labor peace comes, finally, to Vancouver Hilton Hotel

Non-tipped workers will get five 20-cent raises and double pay on Christmas.
Oregon

Lanning to depart Oregon AFL-CIO

Longtime union political staffer will work full-time at the state Workers Compensation Board.
Workers Rights

Anti-union Wisconsin governor faces June 5 recall

In footage released by a documentary-maker, Walker describes his bill as ‘divide and conquer.’
Workers Rights

Lawyer games hamper NLRB effort to fulfill its mission

A federal judge strikes down reforms intended to reduce legal delays in union elections.
Building our communities

Union members bowl for MDA

The 23rd annual Muscular Dystrophy Labor Bowl raised $11,202.
In Memoriam

Tom Drew, 1935-2012

The long-time federal mediator grew up union.
Comment

Change agenda doesn’t happen overnight

Many Oregonians believe their vote doesn’t matter. But we need an attitude of no surrender.
Washington

Washington Labor Council ‘opposes’ Herrera Beutler

No established Democrat has filed to run against the one-term anti-union Republican Congresswoman.
Our Jobs

Columbia Pacific Building Trades signs deal for coal terminal

Unions pledge support for the project, and its developer pledges to build union.
Collective bargaining

One-day strike by TriMet Lift operators leads to agreement

Foreign-owned First Group delayed a deal until workers shut down service.
Our Jobs

Oregon takes baby step to restoring shop classes

Two union training centers partner with high schools to revitalize career and technical education
Portland

To halt layoffs and rescue schools, Mayor Adams dips into little-known internal funds

City workers sigh relief, but wonder: Why a budget rollercoaster when money there all along?
Portland

Building Trades’ John Mohlis reappointed to PDC board

At PDC, Mohlis has pushed for minority contracting and apprenticeship training.
Union Organizing

At Service Steel, union buster turns campaign around

The company gets every public benefit, but pays felons $10 an hour to cut plate steel.
Politics

Unions rally against ‘War on Women’

Nationwide rallies were held as a show of strength against recent threats to women’s rights.
Workers Rights

Jeweler closes sidewalk when union shows up

Nonunion R&H Construction and Kassab Jewelers are accused of violating workers rights.
Workers Rights

Dosha shoos clients away from pro-union employees

Still no contract, and some workers are pushing to dump the union.
Building our communities

United Way names Machinists W24 ‘Labor Partner of Year’

Organized labor is a major participant in the United Way fundraising campaign.
Building our communities

Unionists step up for Klineline Fish-in

Kids get fishing rods and reel in trout at the annual event.
Collective bargaining

Strike ends at Cascade Steel. Bargaining continues.

Meanwhile, mid-strike, members vote in new union leadership.
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