June 2023 - nwLaborPress

The Supreme Court’s Glacier Northwest decision lets some employers sue for damages in strikes where products spoil.

A unit of 712 workers will be represented by City of Portland Professional Workers Union (CPPW) — thanks to a 306-68 vote tallied June 6.

Proposed measures could tighten ethics rules, bar secret caucus meetings, and institute public campaign finance.

Nearly 1,800 nurses and clinicians may strike June 19 at Providence Portland, Providence Seaside, and Providence Home Health and Hospice.

If approved, the agreement with Oregon Nurses Association will boost base pay between 33% and 48%, depending on experience.

Washington state’s workplace safety agency has proposed a new rule to protect outdoor workers from wildfire smoke.

Foreign-flagged vessels dock in Northwest ports. Since 2020 a coalition has defended the rights of the workers who crew them.

The National Labor Relations Board determined that camp operator All Good NW fired Michael Rainey illegally.

Over a dozen union members were honored for outstanding contributions to labor and the community June 3 at an annual appreciation dinner.

The coalition includes Burgerville Workers Union, Donut Workers United, Restaurant Workers of Portland, and Market of Choice Labor Union.