AFL-CIO calls on Portland to give Uber drivers a voice Apr 30, 2018 Commissioner Nick Fish says an ordinance to set up a driver “Wage Board” will get May 24 hearing.
Volunteers of America presents an anti-union ‘final offer’ Apr 26, 2018 CEO Kay Toran proposes no raises and a “right to work” rule that would undermine the union.
A Burgerville store goes union — officially Apr 24, 2018 The Burgerville at 92nd and Powell may be the nation’s first officially unionized fast food union.
The Trump administration’s record on worker safety Apr 18, 2018 Progress on safety has halted, and safety programs have been targeted for elimination.
On-the-job fatalities in Oregon in 2017 Apr 18, 2018 Forty-eight Oregon workers lost their lives on the job last year. Here are their names.
Ironworkers protest Facebook Apr 18, 2018 In a major expansion of the Facebook data center in Prineville, Oregon, a general contractor is using low-wage nonunion ironworkers from out of state.
What to do (and what not to do) if you’re injured on the job Apr 18, 2018 In Oregon and Washington, you have rights, and help is available.
Questions for Jordan Barab Apr 18, 2018 Jordan Barab, a longtime union safety expert, was number two at OSHA under Obama. He’s not happy about the way things have gone under Trump.
Use tax dollars to incentivize the creation of middle wage green jobs Apr 18, 2018 The emerging clean economy can be the keystone of a good wage and benefit strategy.
Bill to end tribal worker union rights fails in Senate Apr 18, 2018 The vote was 55-41 to end debate, but backers needed 60 votes.
