November 2021 - Page 2 of 3

Workers were prepared to take a stand in what would have been one of the largest strikes in history at Kaiser Permanente.

By an extremely narrow margin, IATSE members ratified a pair of nationwide contracts covering 60,000 workers in film and video production.

Portland Community College offers an English class about class – the working class.

In the Nov. 2 election, all but one of the city and school board candidates endorsed by the SW Washington Central Labor Council won office.

The new agreement covers inside wiremen — about 3,900 Local 48 members, plus travelers from other IBEW locals working in the jurisdiction.

A tentative agreement provides 3% raises and addresses union concerns about overwork and pay equity. Vote results will be announce Nov. 15.

Four unions at the Portland truck plant ratified new five-year agreements that raise wages $4, and hold the line on health insurance costs.

At non-profit county contractors, union-busting is about to get a little harder.

Workers at Portland-based Image Comics announced Nov. 1 that they’re forming a union Comic Book Workers United.

At the school bus contractor for Portland Public Schools, about 300 workers won an immediate $6 an hour increase.