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Don McIntosh

Editor Don McIntosh has been with the Northwest Labor Press since 1998. Born in Baltimore, he moved to Portland in 1985, and first practiced journalism at the Daily Vanguard, Portland State University's student newspaper. After earning a bachelor's in history, he served as an underground union organizer (salt) with Teamsters Local 174 in Seattle. Back in Portland, he wrote for the Portland Business Journal and Willamette Week and was editor of the Portland Alliance, a monthly community newspaper.
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Collective bargaining

TriMet deal comes amid union leadership change

The 4-year agreement was finalized after members voted in new leadership, with a ratification vote set for two days before they were sworn in.
Jobs

OHSU unions slam layoffs 

Publicly owned OHSU is laying off 400 workers even as it plans a $1 billion acquisition of Legacy and pours cash into executive compensation.
Collective bargaining

Laborers rise $9.25/hr in new agreements

Traffic flaggers — who have one of the most dangerous jobs — will get even bigger raises, starting with an immediate raise of $8 an hour. 
Union democracy

Change in leadership at Amalgamated Transit Union 757

Members of ATU Local 757 have voted TriMet bus operator Bruce Hansen back in as president — nine years after he left office. 
Jobs

Oregon governor proclaims Lineman Appreciation Day

July 10, 1886 is the day electric lineman Henry Miller — IBEW’s first president — was fatally injured while working to restore power.
Collective bargaining

Ironworkers Local 29 voting on $15/hour increase over four years

Union members had previously voted to reject an offer of a $7.50 an hour compensation increase over three years.
Collective bargaining

Union ironworkers vote down $7.50 employer offer

Under the current regional master agreement, ironworkers in the Portland area make $43.82 an hour plus $33.98 an hour in fringe benefits.
Jobs

A study of work at the Port of Seattle shows project labor agreements also control costs.  

PLAs enhance competition and diversity, according to a newly published study of 95 construction projects at the Port of Seattle.
National

GOP Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer backs pro-union ‘messaging bill’ that would dump Janus

The bill is thought to have zero chance of passing the GOP House, and didn't get a hearing when Democrats were in charge either.
Collective bargaining

Drywall finishers get $9.25 an hour over three years

The agreement covers about 400 workers employed by contractors in Associated Wall & Ceiling Contractors of Oregon.
Collective bargaining

Franz and Bakers union far apart in bargaining

If there’s no movement from the employer at a July 10 negotiation session, Local 114 may consider scheduling a strike vote.
Building our communities

Annual labor awards

The Northwest Oregon Labor Council honored eight individuals at its 24th Annual Labor Appreciation Dinner.
Culture

Union Pride: IBEW Local 48 hall gets a major overhaul

A top-to-bottom remodel of Local 48’s union hall is in the final stages of completion. More than a makeover, it's a showcase of union talent.
Training the Next Generation

Roofers Local 49 apprentice declared # 1 in national competition

Dylan Butler went to the union's national event in St. Louis after winning the West Coast apprentice competition.
Uncategorized

Amazon union joins Teamsters

ALU represents about 8,300 workers at Amazon’s warehouse in Staten Island, New York. But they've struggled to win a first contract.
In Memoriam

Gail Rosebrook, 1955-2024

She put her organizational skills to work for CWA, the Northwest Labor Press, and Oregon State Industrial Union Council.
Uncategorized

Personnel changes

David Groves left the Washington State Labor Council after 32 years. Mike Burlingham left Bakers Local 364 to work for Oregon AFSCME.
People

Best wishes to Mallory … and welcome to Grant

Reporter Mallory Gruben has left for a job as a union organizer. Grant Stringer joins us after writing for The Oregonian and Willamette Week.
Union democracy

Lynn McDonald elected at IBEW Local 280

Drew Lindsey, business manager since 2015, opted not to run again this year. Dispatcher Lynn McDonald outpolled VP Bob Sapp to succeed him. 
Comment

25 years!

Have I learned anything in a quarter century as a labor journalist? Do I feel any differently about the labor movement’s prospects?

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