Monthly Archives: September, 2021

Daimler: The future of Freightliner is electric

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley got a look at Daimler's new electric trucks on a visit to a Swan Island electric fueling station .

Union group warns of serious flaws in federal pension rescue program

Pension plans that cut retiree benefits to restore solvency would face the toughest dilemma under the pension rescue rules announced July 9.

Oregon Building Trades goes forward with Sunriver convention

It will be the first in-person union convention in Oregon since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. Some events will be held outdoors.

Operating Engineers recruit at the rodeo 

Operating Engineers Local 701 became a sponsor of the Canby Rodeo this year, and set up its popular mobile simulator at the fair.