2015 in review Dec 29, 2015 Labor lost the fight over fast track in 2015, but in Oregon, it was the year workers won sick leave
What’s ahead for labor in 2016 Dec 29, 2015 2016 will see a pivotal Court decision, a fight against the TPP, and efforts to raise minimum wage
Giving Back: IBEW Local 48 members gather warm clothes and blankets for homeless Dec 29, 2015 Union Gospel Mission gets a union assist.
Congress delays Cadillac tax Dec 29, 2015 Labor has two more years to kill the tax on costly health plans – Obamacare’s most hated feature
Danielson ends 30 years at helm of Insulators Local 36 Dec 29, 2015 Danielson is the longest-serving business manager in the history of the international.
The return of Kurt Schrader Dec 29, 2015 After his Fast Track vote, the Oregon Congressman visits the House of Labor
NLRB says ATI lockout of Steelworkers is illegal Dec 29, 2015 If a judge agrees, the company could owe over $50 million in back pay for locking out workers.
Beer hauler moves to bust Teamsters union Dec 29, 2015 Teamsters Local 162 is facing a union-busting effort by a local MillerCoors distributor.
Elevator Constructors elect new officers Dec 17, 2015 Local 23 represents workers who install, maintain and repair elevators and escalators
ATI Albany Steelworkers: Locked out, but standing proud Dec 15, 2015 Picketers think a strike or lockout was ATI’s plan all along, but they’re not about to give up.
