March 2023 - nwLaborPress

The strike shut down production at the company’s asphalt roof tile plant at 6350 NW Front Ave. for two and a half weeks.

The City of Portland says it respects the right to unionize. That must be why it’s trying to stop a union vote.

Democrats in Congress have signed onto the PRO Act, a bill to make it easier to unionize. Republicans have not.

If confirmed by the Senate, she would replace Marty Walsh, who is leaving to become head of the National Hockey League Players’ Association.

Self-insuring for workers comp may set up too strong an incentive to deny claims. Firefighters and other unions are pushing for reform.

The consultant literally introduced himself as “the union-buster” and held one-on-one meetings trying to create fear about unionizing.

Although the company seemed a little perturbed with the effort, supervisors did not make any overt attempts to stymie the union.

At Providence women’s clinics, Providence Home Health and Hospice, and Providence Medford Medical Center, workers will vote on unionizing.

Three locals are launching a pre-apprenticeship program for inmates in the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.

Apprentices at the UA Local 290 Training Center square off in four specialties: HVAC, plumbing, steamfitting, and welding.