August 2014 - nwLaborPress

Labor Day Picnics

Aug 19, 2014

Every year, labor unions throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington hold Labor Day picnics. The largest gathering by far is hosted by the Northwest Oregon Labor Council, and takes place at Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland.

Give ex-offenders a Fair Chance to find a job and a home

Aug 13, 2014

Labor is joining community groups to push a Fair Chance policy at the City of Portland

Up with the minimum wage: A movement on the rise

Aug 12, 2014

In the wake of Seattle’s $15 an hour, minimum wage campaigns are igniting all over the country.

Will the minimum wage movement come to Oregon?

Aug 12, 2014

Cities are pre-empted by state law, but unions are planning to push a statewide increase in 2015

Unionist runs for seat in Oregon Legislature

Aug 12, 2014

Scott Mills of Painters Local 1094 challenges GOP incumbent Vic Gilliam in south Clackamas County

Jack Roy follows Ken Morgan as head of Laborers Local 296

Aug 11, 2014

The 900-member local represents construction and shipyard laborers

It’s a ‘Race to the Top’ for Portland Public Schools’ CEO pay, but pink slips for its lowest-paid

Aug 11, 2014

With superintendent’s $66,000 raise, the district could have hired three people

Labor steps up big-time to help pass paid Eugene sick leave

Aug 11, 2014

Supporters vow to hold County Commissioners accountable for attempt to thwart Eugene