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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.

Unions launch global boycott of Hyatt

Aug 1, 2012

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

Labor activists observe Human Rights Day

Dec 14, 2011

Leafleters took the message to Portland mall shoppers.

Shop for union-made goods this holiday season

Nov 30, 2011

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

Bakers battle prison bread in schools

Sep 12, 2011

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

Pendleton Woolen Mills launches US-made clothing line

Sep 9, 2011

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

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.

Starbucks settles with fired pro-union worker

Aug 26, 2011

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

Portland pub goes union

Aug 22, 2011

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

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.

Union workers under grave threat from Walmart expansion

Jun 3, 2011

A thousand UFCW members could lose jobs if Walmart opens 17 Portland-area stores as planned.