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Monthly Archives: August, 2023

Workers Rights

Abruzzo shows what it’s like to enforce a ‘pro-worker statute’

The NLRB hasn’t had this energetic of an enforcer in more than half a century. Jennifer Abruzzo is refocusing the agency on its founding goal.
Union Organizing

Airport wheelchair attendants for United added to union

As of last month, every wheelchair attendant at Portland International Airport belongs to a union — SEIU Local 49.
Oregon

Labor looks back on mostly wins in 2023 Oregon legislative session

Despite a six-week walkout by Senate Republicans, Oregon labor tallied a respectable number of wins in the 2023 legislative session.
Culture

PICNIC TIME AGAIN

It was a blast. Members of International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 23 celebrated July 29 at Oxbow Regional Park.
Collective bargaining

Picketing at Peacehealth SW hospital

Health techs are demanding living wages in the next union contract with Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals.
Collective bargaining

Portland City Council approves new agreement with Fire Fighters Local 43

The contract covers almost 700 firefighters. In addition to regular cost of living adjustments, it increases pay 4.5% over four years.
Collective bargaining

Jeopardy! contestants won’t cross Writers Guild strike picket line

At least seven Jeopardy! contestants who hope to compete in the annual Tournament of Champions say they won’t take part.
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