Northwest Labor Press is an independent union-supported newspaper founded in 1900. Our print version is mailed twice a month to about 45,000 members of over three dozen local unions in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our online version has been maintained here since 1997.
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Rest in power, Sister Aida
The Oregon labor movement suffered a great and devastating loss on Feb. 27 when our sister Aida Aranda passed away suddenly.
Lawmakers must center workers
Oregon workers are geared up to make real progress during this year's in-person legislative session, which kicked off on January 17.
2023: New Year, New Worker Protections
Several key laws championed by the Oregon labor movement went into effect this month, affirming Oregon's reputation of being "Union Strong."
Presents from Partners: Union family and allies step up in support
Through collective action, LCSA was able to serve almost 200 families and 500 children during this year's Presents from Partners event.
Rethinking the Dream
Rooted in Christian morality and a class-conscious awareness of power, King knew his dream could only be achieved with a change in the economic system.
Railroaded
Now derailed, the possible strike by 12 rail unions representing 125,000 workers would have been historic.
2022: The year of the worker?
This year has seen working people and their unions more central to the mainstream national narrative than in quite some time.
Never bet against the workers
The American labor movement was the difference-maker in countless races and our nation, and democracy, will be better off for it.
Uncle Sam: Stop pushing child care workers into poverty
The federal government is paying for physical infrastructure and support for industries like electronics. Where is the support for child care?
Why I’m with Tina
Tina Kotek has a record of passing pro-worker legislation with a drive that’s all too rare on the D side of the chamber.
The road to a pro-worker future
Here's why the 2022 General Election is perhaps the most consequential for working people in recent memory.
Tina Kotek: The Real Deal for Workers
The only way for Oregon to continue to be a national leader for workers’ rights is by electing Tina Kotek this November.
Living in Solidarity
On Labor Day 2022, let’s renew our vows and pledge to “live in solidarity.” Then as now, “an injury to one” must remain “the concern of all.”
A Senate win for Oregon workers
The Inflation Reduction Act has strong support from the American labor movement due to the benefits it includes for working people.
They believed in what they believed in
The example set by Bunny Kuiken reminds us that the immigrant working class is an integral part of our history.
Heat/smoke rules must be defended
As we saw with the heat wave in June 2021, human lives are on the line, and it is absolutely critical that we have strong rules in place.
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
Over the last six months, an extraordinary union movement has had young workers defying long-held assumptions.
Reviving the Boycott
The consumer boycott should rejoin the use of strikes and walkouts as a form of “organized aggressive mass action” to pressure employers.
A proud moment for Oregon labor
Liz Shuler's re-election to her first full term as AFL-CIO president marks a historic and proud moment for the Oregon labor movement.
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
We can’t ask working people to pay more at the pump while billionaires are blasting off on private joy rides to outer space.
