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.
Building our communities
Subsidized child care helps parents enter building trades
For parents who want in to the building trades, finding childcare has been a hurdle. Now a Labor’s Community Service Agency program is making a difference.
No childcare means parents can’t work. What can be done?
As over a third of family child care providers have closed the last seven years, there's demand for a childcare system that serves working class families.
Oregon unions distribute food to workers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly two dozen local labor groups are taking part in efforts to collect and distribute food to workers impacted by layoffs.
Korean war memorial wall closer to start
The Clark County chapter of the National Korean War Veterans Association got an anonymous $5,000 donation for a “Wall of Remembrance” in Washington, D.C.
In crisis, working people need help and benefits
Eryn Byram’s job is to help union members in need. She’s never been busier, between holding meetings for hundreds of laid-off workers and getting them aid.
IATSE delivers food to out-of-work members in need
More than 200 members are out of work at Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Rose Garden Arena, Memorial Coliseum, and elsewhere.
Laid-off costume department workers volunteer to make protective masks
Hospitals and home health care workers are facing a shortage of masks, and are calling for donations.
Laborers Local 737 donates masks
The union training center donated its supply of N-95 protective masks to front-line health care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Ham: Two pick-up trucks worth
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Central Labor Council and local unions contributed $5,585 worth of hams for Lower Columbia CAP Meals on Wheels.
Who won the Presents From Partners’ Toy Challenge? The results are in
Five unions competed for bragging rights in the annual Presents from Partners Toy Challenge.
Unions come together to put on massive holiday party for families experiencing hard times
The annual labor of love has become a highlight of the union calendar at holiday season.
Santa visits the children of iron workers
The annual event has been going since 1985.
Young Machinists bring holiday cheer to foster teens in east Multnomah County
The union volunteer group coordinates with caseworkers at the Gresham Branch of the Oregon Department of Human Services.
The past, present, and future of American labor
For 19 years, journalist Steven Greenhouse wrote about labor for the New York Times. His new book looks at labor’s rise, decline and possible rebirth. Labor Press reporter Don McIntosh interviewed him by phone.
Vancouver Letter Carriers host bowling fundraiser for MDA
The Halloween-themed event raised money from pledges and a silent auction.
Working People’s Summit
“A lot of folks came out dreaming bigger," says teachers union volunteer Marj Hogan.
Building Trades joins group battling opioid addiction
The RX Abuse Leadership Initiative of Oregon launched Oct. 1 at the Northeast Portland union hall shared by Bricklayers Local 1 and Cement Masons Local 555.
Machinists help disabled kids ‘catch a memory’ at fish hatchery
Non-profit Tillamook Anglers hosted the 27th Annual Fishing Day for Kids with Disabilities.
ATU Local 757 picnic raffle raises $965 for Labor’s Community Services Agency
The money was raised in a 50/50 drawing the union held at its annual picnic at Blue Lake Park last month.
‘Our City, Our Home’
At the invitation of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and City Commissioners, over 200 political, community, business, and labor leaders assembled at Pioneer Courthouse Square Aug. 14 to oppose violence at political demonstrations.
