LOOKING BACK ON THE OBAMA YEARS Jan 18, 2017 Obama ignored labor on trade and healthcare, and pro-worker reforms came mostly too late.
2016 in review Dec 31, 2016 As chronicled in 24 issues of the Northwest Labor Press, here are some of the year’s most important stories.
Big night: A preview of what’s at stake November 8 Nov 1, 2016 In the Northwest and around the country, working people have a lot at stake on Election Night.
Five corporate lies (and two truths) about Measure 97 Oct 20, 2016 $18.3 million in mostly out-of-state corporate money buys a lot of ads and spreads a lot of disinformation, doubt and fear about Measure 97. Don’t be fooled.
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.
