Unions join renewed push for immigration reform Jul 29, 2014 AFL-CIO calls on Obama to take executive action to allow millions to work legally
Ben Franklin would be rolling in his grave Jul 27, 2014 The union boycott of Staples is growing, in protest of postal privatization.
Basic Rights Oregon unionizes with AFSCME Jul 25, 2014 The gay civil rights group voluntarily recognizes a union for its 15 employees
New contract for AFSCME members at Metro Jul 22, 2014 If ratified, 300+ workers will get 2.82% raises, and pay an extra 2% of health insurance premiums
West Coast ports remain open as ILWU continues negotiations for new deal Jul 15, 2014 Key concerns include saving jobs in the era of robotics, and the Obamacare “Cadillac” tax
Supreme Court decision in Harris v Quinn creates “right-to-work” situation for home care workers Jul 15, 2014 Noel Canning, a separate decision, will create bureaucratic headache for the NLRB.
Contract expires for 570 support workers at Legacy Emanuel Hospital Jul 15, 2014 SEIU Local 49 says raises of 1.5 percent are not enough
Supreme Court decision is the latest to shift toward corporate power Jul 15, 2014 Harris v Quinn won’t stop union movement from evolving to meet the needs of 21st Century workers
Ralph Rigdon, 1928-2014 Jul 1, 2014 The longtime UAW member was active in union and Democratic politics
Oregon Letter Carriers collect more than 1.3 million pounds of food Jul 1, 2014 Hundreds volunteer at the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
