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Monthly Archives: May, 2023

Culture

A QUEST FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Interviews with 12 local construction tradeswomen reveals, no surprise: They want the same chance to succeed.
Analysis

ECONOMY: Inflation drops to 4.9% 

Though high by some measures, it’s the lowest it’s been since June 2021, and well below the recent peak of 9.1% in June 2022.
Collective bargaining

Painters win $9.66 over three years in new contract

For the second time in a row, Painters Local 10 obtained historic pay raises for members. Readiness to strike made all the difference.
Worker safety

Lawmakers end Oregon’s lowest-in-nation OSHA penalties

A bill to toughen OSHA penalties is on its way to Governor Kotek’s desk after committee room drama and a failed GOP attempt to gut the bill. 
Our Jobs

Locals snubbed for nuclear work

Almost 50 union boilermakers in Washington are losing work because managers at a nuclear energy facility hired an out-of-state contractor. 
Workers Rights

New Seasons improves conditions … for its nonunion workers

Workers say New Seasons Market has borrowed a tactic from the anti-union playbook: improving conditions at non-union locations.
Labor History

When Vancouver teachers went to jail for striking

Return to work or go to jail. That was the ultimatum a judge gave teachers at Evergreen School District 50 years ago this month.
Culture

Carl Gibson does it again

Machinists Lodge 63 member Carl Gibson will be representing Boeing at a national truck driving competition Aug. 16-19 in Columbus, Ohio.
Union democracy

Bell outpolls incumbent at OPEIU Local 11

Longtime Northwest Natural steward Howard Bell outpolled two-term incumbent Maureen Goldberg and was sworn in to a three-year term May 9.
Culture

Sisterhood is powerful

Construction tradeswomen are forming groups in their unions for mutual support, and to grow their ranks in the industry.
Workers Rights

Washington gives Uber drivers more workers rights

On May 15, Washington became the first state to extend unemployment insurance and paid family and medical leave to Uber and Lyft drivers.
Comment

The Movement to Meet the Moment

More workers are turning to labor than at any point in recent memory. It’s going to require us to be strategic about how we build power. 
Comment

Save Our VA

Why VA hospital workers and patients oppose privatization .
Comment

Taking the temperature on our times

There are signs that change is coming. Fully 71% of Americans support unions. And voters see that inequality devastates our communities.
Workers Rights

Anheuser-Busch could be delivered nonunion if Maletis Beverage succeeds in busting Teamsters

Owner Rob Maletis withdrew union recognition after a majority of employees signed a petition that they no longer wish to be represented. 
Our Jobs

Union Craftsmanship

Harver Company earned triple honors for the work done by members of Plasterers Local 82 on the Oregon Supreme Court building.
National

Postal unions to Biden: Stop stalling and fill postal board vacancies

Postal workers have repeatedly protested plans to slow mail, raise prices, close postal facilities, and pave the way for privatization.
Collective bargaining

Strike averted as Painters vote on new offer

Facing a May 1 strike date, painting contractors came back to the table proposing $9.66 in raises over three years.
National

Writers strike hits TV and film

Writers Guild of America unanimously called the strike after 6 weeks bargaining with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
People

The job: Put an end to homelessness

Katie DeSantis was homeless for 20 years. Then she secured stable housing, earned a degree, and began working for homeless service agencies.
Washington

In Olympia, steps forward for workers

Washington’s 2023 legislative session concluded April 23 with wins for worker safety, workers compensation, and affordable housing.
Union democracy

New direction for AFT-Oregon

Meeting April 28-30 in Sunriver, delegates transformed the state organization’s structure and replaced its entire top leadership. 
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