June 2020 - nwLaborPress

Labor confronts police brutality

Jun 17, 2020

Union members are taking part in protests, joining morning-after cleanup parties, and even walking off the job in support of Black Lives Matter.

Secret audio shows Columbia Sportswear plot to fire unionist

Jun 17, 2020

In the recordings, managers list the names of union supporters they want to fire and talk about how to build a case that will stand up to NLRB scrutiny.

Roadblock in the Broadway Corridor?

Jun 17, 2020

A deal on a community benefits agreement is held up over equity for construction workers.

Workers Rights

Trump NLRB sues Oregon to preserve employers right to hold mandatory anti-union meetings

Jun 17, 2020

On July 14 a federal court will hear the government’s challenge to the state law, which was passed in 2009.

Public-owned broadband study nears completion

Jun 17, 2020

Multnomah County is running the numbers to see if fiber to the home is feasible.

Workers Rights

Union-made Black Lives Matter buttons nixed at Burgerville

Jun 17, 2020

Burgerville backtracked after online backlash, and said it would produce its own Black Lives Matter accessories for workers to wear if they choose.

Nancy Milner, 1951-2020

Jun 17, 2020

The Bakers union activist and former AWPPW member died after long bout with cancer.

Oregon unions distribute food to workers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 17, 2020

Nearly two dozen local labor groups are taking part in efforts to collect and distribute food to workers impacted by layoffs.

Runoff: Loretta Smith endorsed by Northwest Oregon Labor Council

Jun 17, 2020

Smith faces former school board member Dan Ryan in the Aug. 11 runoff election for the vacant Portland City Council position held by the late Nick Fish.

Travis Eri unopposed for a sixth three-year term at IBEW 125

Jun 17, 2020

Local 125 represents electric utility workers, power line clearance tree trimmers, and workers who construct and maintain transmission lines and substations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.