October 2019 - nwLaborPress

Journalists at The Columbian newspaper in Vancouver vote overwhelmingly to unionize

Oct 31, 2019

The union vote comes as part of an extraordinary wave of unionization in print and online media.

Burgerville workers hold four-day strike in protest of poverty wages

Oct 30, 2019

More than a year into negotiations over a first union contract, Burgerville offers to pay at or near the minimum wage.

Labor in the thick of the debate over Medicare For All

Oct 30, 2019

Unions representing a majority of organized workers have endorsed national Medicare For All legislation, and polls show public support as high ast 70% for the idea.

Collective Bargaining

GM strikers win big gains

Oct 30, 2019

After 40 days on the picket line, the longest nationwide strike against General Motors in nearly 50 years ended Oct. 25.

Portland Uber driver advisory board holds its first meeting

Oct 30, 2019

A newly formed nine-member committee will come up with suggestions for new regulations that Portland City Council could pass in order to improve conditions for drivers and the riding public.

TriMet talks off to rough start

Oct 30, 2019

TriMet wants to get rid of its bus and light rail maintenance mechanic training programs. And maybe contract out maintenance of the electric and hybrid buses it wants to buy.