Judge could lower ILWU jury award Feb 18, 2020 ILWU argued that a jury accepted a grossly inflated estimate when it ordered $93.6 million in economic damages.
U.S. House passes labor law reform Feb 18, 2020 The PRO Act would restore the power of workers to unionize, bargain collectively, and strike.
Machinists and electricians get raises of up to $10,000 at Nabisco Feb 18, 2020 Bargaining dragged on and on. Then workers got ready to strike.
Union volunteers help enforce laws against construction wage theft on Multnomah County projects Feb 18, 2020 Volunteers are helping County officials police construction work sites to make sure contractors are obeying labor laws.
Workers at Growing Seeds daycare chain announce union campaign Feb 18, 2020 About 75 workers would become part of ILWU Local 5.
Humbly recommitting to justice for all Feb 18, 2020 The statistics highlighting workers of color being left behind, particularly Black workers, are a reminder of the work we must continue year-round.
Is there forced labor in Oregon? New task force aims to find out Feb 18, 2020 Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has appointed a task force to study labor trafficking and identify ways the Legislature can tackle the issue.
Nationwide strike wave continued in 2019 Feb 11, 2020 The strike wave that began in 2018 continued in 2019, according to the annual work stoppages report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
More workers go union at Cascadia Behavioral Health Feb 5, 2020 Two more union election wins add 200 to the existing group of 270 mental health and addiction treatment workers who are bargaining a first union contract.
Lawmaking season in Oregon and Washington Feb 5, 2020 Oregon and Washington lawmakers have begun their 2020 “short” sessions. Thought timelines are short, labor is still calling on lawmakers to deliver.
