April 2019 - Page 2 of 3

Simplistic initiatives create complex problems

Apr 16, 2019

Throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s, Bill Sizemore wreaked havoc in Oregon by putting simplistic initiatives on the ballot to address complex issues. Now Tim Nesbitt and Ted Kulongoski are poised for a repeat.

Trainor launches campaign to lead Oregon AFL-CIO

Apr 16, 2019

The state federation’s current leader, Tom Chamberlain, isn’t seeking re-election.

Our history can inspire today’s young workers

Apr 16, 2019

General strikes created labor heroes, along with a few labor martyrs, and they inspired new generations of workers to join unions.

America’s top union leader pops into Portland

Apr 16, 2019

National AFL-CIO president Rich Trumka was in Portland for an Organizing Summit — a training for unionists on organizing tactics, messaging around common sense economics, and how to build worker power in the wake of the Supreme Court’s anti-union Janus decision.

Local 290 members say it’s time to talk about diversity

Apr 2, 2019

A new committee wants to figure out what it will take to get more women and minorities to join — and remain — in United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 290.

County’s new health headquarters is union-made

Apr 2, 2019

Most of the work on the $94.1 million project was done union, and all parties worked to ensure women and minorities got opportunities on the project.

UFCW calls out Multnomah County for purge of citizens committee

Apr 2, 2019

A lawsuit says the Multnomah County Board broke the law when it fired and replaced all the citizen volunteers on an advisory committee.

Labor Council endorses Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue District local option levy

Apr 2, 2019

The levy would maintain emergency response services and personnel.

Clackamas pet hospital goes union

Apr 2, 2019

The NLRB has certified that ILWU Local 5 won last year’s representation election at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists — by a one-vote margin

Honored for safety by Oregon’s governor

Apr 2, 2019

IBEW safety expert Barry Moreland and union-signatory Snyder Roofing got some of the top honors at this year’s Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference.