Labor History Latest trade union spy novel published to acclaim Jul 24, 2015 Local union attorney Susan Stoner has published the fifth in her series of historical novels
Collective Bargaining HIGH-ROAD EMPLOYER Jul 24, 2015 UFCW secures its first union contract for cannabis workers in Oregon
Trade Hard feelings linger after Fast Track vote Jul 23, 2015 Labor is in no mood to pal around with Democrats who voted for it.
Workers Rights New coalition will push to raise Oregon minimum wage to $13.50 Jul 22, 2015 Union-backed Raise the Wage Oregon also would restore cities right to go higher
Jobs RETURN TO SENDER: NLRB says Postal Service deal with Staples broke federal law Jul 20, 2015 USPS broke the law when it outsourced to Staples without bargaining with the union
Comment Legislature ends with mixed reviews Jul 14, 2015 Victories for low-wage workers, but no minimum wage raise — Oregon’s Senate was an obstacle
Washington Washington Legislature budget battle nearly closes state government Jul 14, 2015 An 11th hour deal increases school funding and gives public employees first raise in 7 years.
People Painters and tapers training center hires Phelps as new coordinator Jul 14, 2015 Phelps’ experience is in training electrical workers
People Longtime Local 10 member Bill Regan retires as apprentice coordinator Jul 14, 2015 Regan, 62, has been the coordinator since 2002.
Clark County SW Washington Labor Council makes endorsements for August primary Jul 14, 2015 Five candidates square off for chair of Clark County Board of Councilors