Collective Bargaining Archives - Page 16 of 59

Strike vote at Providence St. Vincent

Apr 21, 2022

A unit of 1,600 nurses at Providence St. Vincent hospital in Southwest Portland will vote April 19 to May 3 on whether to authorize a strike.

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Penske technicians get raises in 3-year contract

Apr 20, 2022

The three-year contract contains wage increases of 5.5% in the first year, 3.5% in the second and 3% in the third.

Pacific Power linemen ratify new contract

Apr 20, 2022

The contract raises wages, increases the 401(k) match, and adds sick leave hours and floating holidays for 285 utility workers.

Tree trimmers reject tentative agreement

Apr 20, 2022

A IBEW Local 125 unit of about 430 tree trimmers last month rejected a tentative agreement by an overwhelmingly margin—98%, with turnout of about 60%.

Over 700 Providence nurses rally in show of unity

Mar 31, 2022

Providence nurses want staffing ratios, adequate breaks, affordable health insurance, and adequate pay increases.

Shipyard workers vote again to authorize strike

Mar 31, 2022

The Metal Trades Council is planning a community support rally at the Portland shipyard’s main gate at 9:30 a.m. April 9.

In tulip capital, farm workers strike

Mar 31, 2022

Flower and bulb harvest workers in Washington struck for three days—until management agreed to come to the bargaining table.

Shipyard workers reject tentative agreement

Mar 17, 2022

Metal trades unions will hold a second strike vote after 900 Portland and Seattle shipyard workers rejected a deal with Vigor Marine.

Portland Nabisco maintenance workers get raises

Mar 17, 2022

Machinists, electricians and operating engineers at the Mondelez-Nabisco bakery in Portland have new contract agreements.

Nurses say strike could be coming at Providence

Mar 2, 2022

Two years into the pandemic, nurses at Providence health facilities statewide are at a breaking point. Will Providence listen?