Northwest Labor Press is an independent union-supported newspaper founded in 1900. Our print version is mailed twice a month to about 45,000 members of over three dozen local unions in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our online version has been maintained here since 1997.
Rebecca Jacobson
People
When faith meets labor, it fuels a fight for the common good
Reverend Dr. David Wheeler, a local labor advocate, situates himself in a long line of progressive, socially engaged Baptists.
Culture
For a Portland fire fighter, pipe dreams now reality
Backed by their union, Portland fire fighters debuted a pipe and drums troupe that has now played played dozens of engagements.