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Collective Bargaining

Nonunion workers are on their own. Union workers bargain collectively with their employers. In the Collective Bargaining section, we report on all aspects of that: negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations; impasses, lockouts, and strikes; and tentative agreements, votes, and ratification of new union contracts.

Collective Bargaining

Metal Trades unions ask shipyard owner: ‘Where’s the love?’

Jan 19, 2022

Unions and Vigor Marine remain far apart in bargaining for a contract representing several hundred workers at Portland and Seattle shipyards.

Collective Bargaining

Kroger makes a deal after a one-day strike

Jan 7, 2022

UFCW Local 555 calls the new contract at Fred Meyer and QFC its best contract ever. Over 3 years, wages will rise $3 an hour.

Collective Bargaining

Burgerville workers ratify first union contract

Jan 7, 2022

The vote means the boycott of the chain is over, and union members are encouraged to patronize Burgerville, especially the union stores.

Collective Bargaining

Kellogg’s strike ends with major win for strikers

Jan 7, 2022

An estimated 1,400 strikers returned to work at Kellogg’s as of Dec. 27. The strike was a pretty clear win for BCTGM members.

Collective Bargaining

Strike set to begin at Fred Meyer, QFC 

Dec 16, 2021

Members of UFCW Local 555 are set to strike 6 a.m. Dec. 17 at Fred Meyer and QFC stores in the Portland area, Bend, and Klamath Falls.

Collective Bargaining

City of Portland unions declare impasse

Dec 16, 2021

The unit of 1,180 city workers in the District Council of Trade Unions could strike as soon as Jan. 19, after bargaining since July 2020.

Collective Bargaining

Strike at Springfield hospital

Dec 16, 2021

Over 300 workers held a 5-day strike at McKenzie-Willamette Hospital to protest outsourcing of laundry, food service and housekeeping.

Collective Bargaining

Pay rises $2 an hour in new contract for home care workers

Dec 16, 2021

The deal between SEIU Local 503 and the State of Oregon covers 30,000 Oregon home care workers and also adds holidays and a step pay system.

Collective Bargaining

Workers could strike at shipyards in Portland and Seattle

Dec 16, 2021

By over 95%, Portland and Seattle shipyard workers voted to authorize a strike if the AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department can’t get a contract.

Collective Bargaining

Pandemic pay for County workers 

Dec 16, 2021

About 2,000 frontline employees at Multnomah County are getting a $1,500 check to recognize those who worked during the pandemic.

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