Collective bargaining

The Puget Sound Machinists District is urging members to reject the concessionary offer

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee criticized union leaders, saying Boeing’s offer should be put to a vote.

Highly profitable Boeing wanted a long-term deal with anemic raise and an end to pension

Union wants parental leave, wireless internet, and kitchen appliances, among other things

Three months into bargaining, the transit agency is still explaining its dozens of proposed changes

Teachers could strike as early as Jan. 6, when students return from Winter Break

Talks head into mediation with PSU proposing less-than-inflation raises

Class size is a key sticking point

The district wants concessions, and won't meet directly with the union.

City denies vacation requests, and union gets "ready to walk"

Two years after voting to unionize, no contract, but no surrender either.

The one-year agreement locks in existing policies and gives workers "just cause" protections

Profs get wage floor, raises averaging 11.75%, and multi-year appointments for term-to-termers

TriMet wants further health benefit cuts, and no more laundering workers overalls.

Tentative deal includes modest raises for 4,300 support workers.

Off-camera workers are having a hard time getting a contract from the new owner

Some 4,200 classified workers at seven state universities could strike Sept. 30

Talks with a 1,600-employee union coalition are stalled over job security — and good government

Wages are a key sticking point for 4,200 university support workers.

American Red Cross is pushing to lower wages for members of Oregon Nurses Association