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Monthly Archives: December, 2012

Analysis

2012 in review: A labor lookback

From Chicago teachers to a lame duck right-to-work bill, 2012 had successes and setbacks for labor
Comment

Lame duck season

If Michigan can become a right-to-work state, every state is in jeopardy.
Politics

Labor to Congress: Don’t fall for ‘fiscal bluff’

Sometimes a bad deal is worse than no deal.
Workers Rights

Portland to discuss paid sick leave proposal in January

With flu season in full swing, the issue couldn't be timelier.
Our Jobs

Oregon State Capitol becomes Niketown for a day

Building trades and the Oregon AFL-CIO support the tax method freeze for big companies.
Collective bargaining

Mayor-elect Hales to grocers: ‘No one wins in a race to the bottom’

Hales spoke to union grocery workers before a scheduled round of bargaining.
Building our communities

Unions make ‘season of giving’ last year-round

Union members volunteer labor and raise money for outide charities and union-run aid efforts.
Building our communities

Union members, contractor, help rescue damaged statue at The Grotto

Vandals knocked Mary from its pedestal and removed her head.
Building our communities

Labor’s ‘Presents from Partners’ brightens the holidays for hundreds of children, families

The annual holiday party for children of out-of-work union members was Dec. 15.
Workers Rights

Oregon Supreme Court ruling expands union grievance rights

Workers can’t be denied union grievance rights just because they’re pursuing outside legal action.
International

Hunger for justice

Hunger strikers demand GM take responsibility for injured workers in Colombia.
Building our communities

Lock-down at Constructing Hope

Donors paid to bail out "prisoners" in a fundraiser for the pre-apprenticeship program.
Politics

AFSCME, labor council back water district recall

Clackamas River Water District has become so dysfunctional,workers say board must go.
Politics

Avakian thanks unionists for campaign help

Union support helped the incumbent Labor Commissioner win re-election.
National

The day the Twinkie died

Hostess Brands goes out blaming unions for its demise
Workers Rights

Walmart ‘Black Friday’ protests coast-to-coast

The world’s largest retailer saw protests of its low wages and benefits.
Buying Union

Union label: The ultimate hard-to-find gift

Ten gift ideas for goods and services brought to you by local union members.
Collective bargaining

ATU talks at TriMet off to a bumpy start

The two sides tangle over whether the public may sit in on bargaining.
Politics

Governor nominates Oregon unionists to key posts

Ken Allen, Michael Rose, Felisa Hagins and Ben Stange go before Senate for approval.
Our Jobs

Holiday postal customers greeted with ‘No closures, no cuts’ message

Postal elves plastered Portland's main post office with protest signs Nov. 30.

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