June 2019 - nwLaborPress

Psychiatric nurses at Legacy’s Unity Center vote overwhelmingly to unionize

Jun 20, 2019

Supporters say they want a union in part to create a safer environment for patients and staff.

Oregon minimum wage will rise again on July 1

Jun 19, 2019

The 2019 raise will bring the minimum wage to $12.50 an hour within the Portland metropolitan area’s urban growth boundary, $11.00 an hour in the predominantly rural counties of eastern Oregon and the southern Oregon coast, and $11.25 an hour everywhere else.

Veterans nursing home workers vote to stay union

Jun 19, 2019

At Veterans Care Centers of Oregon in The Dalles, workers voted 60 to 37 to remain in the United Steelworkers of America.

Workers at Fred Meyer and Safeway take strike votes

Jun 19, 2019

Bargaining between Local 555 and the multi-employer coalition passed the one-year mark June 19, and the two sides remain far apart on wages, health insurance and other proposals.

U.S. House committee passes bill to rescue failing union pension plans

Jun 18, 2019

The Butch-Lewis Act would lend money to pension plans to give them a chance to recover.

We must not forget Oregon Democrats’ betrayal on PERS

Jun 18, 2019

Organized labor should hold accountable those who side with a corporate capitalist agenda at the expense of workers.

Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5 elects new leadership

Jun 18, 2019

Based on votes cast at 12 locals June 8, the 6,100-member district council will be headed by Todd Springer from Portland-based Glaziers Local 740.

Operating Engineers pickets question Boeing’s Integrity

Jun 18, 2019

When Local 701 pickets went up against a non-union equipment operator, members of Iron Workers Local 29 and other unions walked out, teaching apprentices the meaning of solidarity.

Crisis team at Local 701 training center

Jun 18, 2019

Operating Engineers Local 701 made its 87-acre training facility available to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Department for training.

Labor Appreciation Night raises $13,000 for community service

Jun 18, 2019

More than 300 labor leaders, elected officials and others attended the annual awards event.