Union Democracy Liz Shuler elected AFL-CIO president Sep 1, 2021 She succeeds Rich Trumka, who died Aug. 5. Shuler, AFL-CIO secretary treasurer since 2009, is the first woman to hold the office of president.
Worker safety Construction industry confronts suicide in the ranks Sep 1, 2021 Construction workers commit suicide at three times the national average. More die by suicide than job site injuries or accidents.
Green Jobs Daimler: The future of Freightliner is electric Sep 1, 2021 U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley got a look at Daimler’s new electric trucks on a visit to a Swan Island electric fueling station .
Retirement Union group warns of serious flaws in federal pension rescue program Sep 1, 2021 Pension plans that cut retiree benefits to restore solvency would face the toughest dilemma under the pension rescue rules announced July 9.
Union Democracy Oregon Building Trades goes forward with Sunriver convention Sep 1, 2021 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.
Job Training Operating Engineers recruit at the rodeo Sep 1, 2021 Operating Engineers Local 701 became a sponsor of the Canby Rodeo this year, and set up its popular mobile simulator at the fair.
