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Buy Union

Unions are about magnifying worker power — and that includes buying power. In the Buy Union section, we report on union-made products and services — as well as goods made by unfair and abusive employers.

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Danner Boots made by UFCW members

Aug 14, 2012

A Portland factory makes work, outdoor, and military boots.

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Unions launch global boycott of Hyatt

Aug 1, 2012

Hyatt turned heatlamps on Chicago picketers and fired unionized Boston housekeepers en masse.

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Labor activists observe Human Rights Day

Dec 14, 2011

Leafleters took the message to Portland mall shoppers.

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Shop for union-made goods this holiday season

Nov 30, 2011

Supporting union-made products helps keep good jobs in the community.

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Bakers battle prison bread in schools

Sep 12, 2011

Prison-made baked goods are being served in Washington schools, displacing union-made goods.

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Pendleton Woolen Mills launches US-made clothing line

Sep 9, 2011

Fabric for the “Portland Collection” is union-made in Oregon and Washington.

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Union Sportsmen’s Alliance plans first Oregon clay target shoot

Aug 30, 2011

The union-backed national conservation group for union hunters and fishers holds its first Oregon event.

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Starbucks settles with fired pro-union worker

Aug 26, 2011

Starbucks pays a fired Portland barista to settle charges, after federal agency issues complaint.

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Portland pub goes union

Aug 22, 2011

Workers at The Guild Public House have become members of CWA Local 7901.

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CWA promotes ‘Dosha Support Day’ Aug. 30

Aug 22, 2011

Supporters will go to the union salon for a haircut, and show their union colors.

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