November 2023 - Page 2 of 2

Union Organizing

They’ll now be part of a bargaining unit of 3,922 student workers with jobs in the libraries, dorms, dining halls, and recreation centers.

Union Organizing

The two publications are owned by EO Media Group, a private family-owned company that runs 15 newspapers and two magazines in Oregon.

Union Organizing

If at least half sign cards within six months, state law requires OHSU to recognize a union for about 2,000 workers in its laboratories.

Jobs

Over the objection of unions and Governor Kotek, the Vancouver-based hospital chain is closing most units at its Eugene hospital as of Dec. 1

Buying Union

With members of UFCW Local 555 on strike, the Oregon AFL-CIO and Northwest Oregon Labor Council have designated Kaiser as an unfair employer.

Building our communities

Labor’s Community Service Agency has launched its 2023 toy drive competition, and this year it’s expanding the number of contestants.

Workers Rights

Washington is updating its mandatory paid sick leave program to cover construction workers who have historically missed out on the benefit.

Collective bargaining

Nearly 4,500 teachers in Portland Public Schools began picketing Nov. 1 in the first-ever teachers strike at Oregon’s largest school district.

Union Organizing

Reed housing advisors previously formed an independent union in 2018, but the college refused to recognize the union and filed legal appeals.

People

Near the close of NW Oregon Labor Council’s Oct. 23 delegates meeting, Mark Sturbois was called to the front for a surprise ceremony.

People

Staff changes at OPEIU Local 11, Oregon AFSCME, Oregon AFL-CIO, Oregon Building Trades, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley's office.

Comment

If the union movement is having a “moment,” the re-emergence of the United Auto Workers (UAW) is a big part of it.

Labor History

Whether the American Legion or Industrial Workers of the World was to blame for a 1919 gun battle is still in dispute.

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