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Yearly Archives: 2013

Jobs

All signs point to a union-built convention center hotel

Metro's "statement of principles" asks the developer to use union workers
Politics

Portland union leaders share concerns with mayor about City contract, union-busting

The mayor discussed City contract talks, and his opposition to the police commanding officers union
Comment

No room for ‘grand bargains’ on food stamps: Hunger isn’t a bargaining chip

Before Congress votes again, they need to walk the streets and understand the impact of hunger
Union democracy

Elliott named to top post at Machinists District W24

The former Weyerhaeuser worker will finish the term of Bob Wilson, who retired July 1.
Politics

Unions see results in 2013 legislative session

Lawmakers barred public union-busting, closed prevailing wage loophole, funded infrastructure
Collective bargaining

Daimler deploys strikebreakers at Portland truck plant

A fast-moving convoy of vans and SUVs nearly ran over one picketing union member
Union Organizing

Wanted: Union-made elephant ears

Zoo food workers want union rights and permanent work
In Memoriam

Sandy Fahey, 1942-2013

Fahey helped found the Carpenters Food Bank.
Politics

SW Washington Labor Council endorsements for August primary

Labor backs incumbent mayor Tim Leavitt and Council member Jack Burkman
Union democracy

Gary Young elected IBEW 48 business manager

Two candidates face a runoff for the vice president’s post
Oregon

Bakers Union member helps pass Oregon bereavement leave law

After his wife's death, Robin Zimmerman campaigned in the Capitol to pass unpaid bereavement leave.
National

UNITE HERE and Hyatt reach national agreement

Pact provides contracts and process for workers to join unions
Jobs

Columbia River Crossing: Dead in the water

The I-5 bridge project, along with promised construction jobs, ran aground in the Washington Senate.
Jobs

Allen Brennan joins AFL-CIO to help laid-off workers

He'll be kept busy by a series of layoffs this summer.
Building our communities

Roofers come to aid of disabled war veteran

The soldier in Afghanistan jumping from a helicopter that was under mortar attack.
Collective bargaining

Machinists, Painters strike Daimler Trucks

Workers have been falling behind economically while the company prospers
Collective bargaining

TriMet pulls plug on ATU’s annual picnic

ATU Local 757 may join other union picnicking at Oaks Park on Labor Day.
Collective bargaining

DCTU contract expires, but no deal with City of Portland

The seven-member union coalition has requested the help of a state mediator.
Union Organizing

Precision Castparts workers vote to stay non-union

The vote on whether to join Machinists is 932-1,258
Health Care

As Obamacare insurance exchanges near launch, labor braces for impact

Labor-affiliated health trusts are locked out of Obamacare’s benefits, and forced to pay its costs
Trade

Secret Pacific Rim trade deal on track to completion

Obama's NAFTA-style treaty with 11 Pacific Rim nations is slated for signing in October
Politics

Unions call on State of Oregon to sue LIBOR banks, but no action yet

SEIU says the bank scandal cost public pension and other State of Oregon funds $110 million
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