May 2016 - nwLaborPress

Labor steps up the pressure as company ignores NLRB orders, refuses to bargain

The Oregon and Southwest Washington contracts raise wages and maintain health benefits.

Wages at Ultimate RB aren’t high by union standards — around $12.50 an hour for production workers.

Union Organizing

The union campaign picks up support from local students and the central labor council.

The labor-backed political party gave up its own members to help Bernie Sanders’ revolution.

2016 Oregon primary: For the local labor movement, it was a good night.

Sanders: “Burgerville Workers Union is a perfect example of the type of political revolution that we need.”

The union says merger would hurt both workers and consumers.

The premier showcase for skilled tradeswomen continues to gain momentum in its 24th year.

Blue collar support for Trump? Labor isn’t fooled. He mistreats workers, and sends jobs overseas.