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Monthly Archives: June, 2023

National

US Supreme Court ruling undermines the right to strike

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

Last big unit of City of Portland workers unionizes

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.
Politics

UFCW lines up possible reform initiatives

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

Three units of Providence nurses set to strike

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

St. Charles nurses avert strike with new contract

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

Rule to protect Washington workers from wildfire smoke moves forward

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

Solidarity on land and sea

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

Fired AFSCME supporter wins $20,000 back pay

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

NW Oregon Labor Council Annual Labor Awards

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

Portland’s grassroots indy unions announce coalition

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

A place to call their own

At their massive training center in Canby, operating engineers are skilling up and readying the next generation.
Training the Next Generation

For Portland-area plumbers and fitters, no more night school

A switch to daytime classes is leading to dramatic gains at the Plumbers and Fitters Local 290 training center in Tualatin.
People

Union: How to turn a job into a career 

Workers who help homeless addicts can be one mishap away from homelessness themselves. Their union gives hope it can be a longterm calling.
Building our communities

Recruiting out in the community

R&B. Barbecue. And a chance at a family wage. The Community Pulse Series is meant to recruit people of color to the trades.
Comment

They will never stop us striking

The U.S. Supreme Court showed its true anti-union colors yet again in their wrong-headed ruling on Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters Local 174.
People

Roofer to professor, and back again

Local 49’s new organizer Matt Lambert is ready to scream the union gospel from the rooftops.
Union Organizing

Workers unionize at Friends of the Children

Workers at the nonprofit Friends of the Children Portland voted 40-3 to join AFT-Oregon in mail ballots counted June 1.
Portland

Out of nowhere, Portland budgets for staff and service cuts

Mayor Ted Wheeler had second thoughts about his own budget proposal. City unions say his last-minute changes will lead to layoffs.
Training the Next Generation

Tradeswomen fair is back

NOT JUST FOR MEN: Over 2,000 students and hundreds of job seeking adults attended the Oregon Tradeswomen career fair, back after the pandemic.
Collective bargaining

At last, auditor’s office gets first union contract

The deal with AFSCME Local 189 comes after Portland City Council chastised auditor Simone Rede for bargaining. 
Collective bargaining

Nurses could strike in Bend

In total, 962 nurses represented by the Oregon Nurses Association were eligible to vote, and nearly every one did. It was near unanimous.
Union Organizing

Workers at homeless nonprofit New Avenues for Youth vote union

The tally was 69 to 12 to join Oregon AFSCME. The workers provide meals, showers, and internet to young people, and help with housing or work. 
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