Building Community Archives - Page 23 of 24

Clerics talk ‘labor’ with ATU Local 757

May 20, 2011

Faith traditions have something to say about labor.

Machinists reel in cash for Guide Dogs

Apr 15, 2011

The inaugural Salmon Fishing Derby sponsored by Machinists District W24 raised $11,500 for Guide Dogs of America.

US Bank gets use of state funds, but nicks unemployed with fees

Apr 15, 2011

US Bancorp has a contract with Oregon to make unemployment and child support available through ATMs.

Unions raise $15,995 for MDA

Apr 1, 2011

Union members collected $15,995 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the 22nd annual Labor Bowl Challenge.

Union pension fund invests $22M in Coquille hospital

Feb 18, 2011

AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust is investing $22 million to construct a building adjacent to Coquille Valley Hospital.

Plumbers Local 290 defend ‘broomball’ title from Fire Fighters

Jan 21, 2011

The event promotes residential fire sprinkler systems as a life-saver.

BULL Session golf tournament raises $300,000 for kids charities

Dec 17, 2010

Nine children’s charities were presented with the proceeds of this year’s 20th annual Business Union and Labor Leaders Charity Golf Tournament. A total of $300,000 was distributed to local charities that benefit children needing long-term chronic care, short-term respite, and end-of-life care. Since its inception in 1990, the BULL session has raised over $4 million.

Union volunteers help build home for injured Iraq war veteran

Dec 17, 2010

Members of several trades unions were among scores of volunteers who helped build a new home for injured Iraq war veteran SPC Kevin Pannell. Pannell was serving in Iraq with the 1st Cavalry Division when he was severely injured on June 13, 2004.

Help is out there for long-term unemployed

Dec 17, 2010

For union members in need, by far the two biggest sources of help are unemployment insurance and food stamps. In the Portland area, unions refer hardship cases to Labor’s Community Service Agency.

IBEW and NECA light up The Grotto, once again

Dec 3, 2010

Volunteer electricians from IBEW Local 48 helped The Grotto in Northeast Portland get ready for its annual Festival of Lights electricians, mounting panels and assembling temporary power boxes that supply power to more than half a million lights and fiber-optic and animated displays.