On core union issues, conventions showcase a growing partisan divide Aug 2, 2016 Democrats approve a strongly pro-union platform. Republicans call for a prevailing wage ban, and laws to weaken unions.
Union membership slips in Oregon, grows in Washington Feb 3, 2016 In Wisconsin, union membership takes a tumble.
2015 in review Dec 29, 2015 Labor lost the fight over fast track in 2015, but in Oregon, it was the year workers won sick leave
What’s ahead for labor in 2016 Dec 29, 2015 2016 will see a pivotal Court decision, a fight against the TPP, and efforts to raise minimum wage
Unions are key to reducing income inequality in Oregon Sep 18, 2015 The report examines how unions raise wages for all workers — and reduce inequality.
A pope for the common people Sep 18, 2015 Francis, more than other recent popes, has kept a focus on economic morality.
State AFL-CIO scores Washington lawmakers Aug 19, 2015 Four SW Washington Democrats get 100 percent, but a Centralia Republican leads the anti-labor pack
CEO pay continues to explode May 27, 2015 The average S&P 500 CEO made 373 times as much as the average American worker in 2014.
THE DISAPPEARING STRIKE Jan 27, 2015 2014 had the second fewest strikes since the federal government began keeping records in 1947
Union percentage lowest-ever nationally: 11.1 percent Jan 26, 2015 Oregon ranks #7 nationally for union density
