Building our communities

Donations pouring in for the families of ironworkers killed in Seattle crane collapse

More than $128,000 has been donated to the families of two ironworkers killed in an April 27 tower crane collapse in downtown Seattle.

Union ‘super heroes’ turn out for MDA bowl

A record 139 bowlers representing nine union-sponsored teams raised $8,441.

Local 290 members say it’s time to talk about diversity

A new committee wants to figure out what it will take to get more women and minorities to join — and remain — in United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 290.

IWW union hall vandalized

Local labor unionists pledge solidarity after the union hall is targeted by a right-wing group.

Thank you labor, and labor allies, for caring about our community

The 2018 Presents From Partners event: Thousands of toys, 170 union volunteers, and 650 children.

This year’s SAG awards watch party will raise money for a union actor who’s fighting for his life

Local SAG-AFTRA president Robert Blanche is battling complications from a double lung transplant.

Young Machinists bring Christmas to foster teens

Union volunteers coordinate with caseworkers in Gresham to compile a list of “needs” and “wants” for foster teens in their care.

Presents From Partners’ Toy Challenge: The results are in!

IBEW Local 48 led the pack among unions donating to the this year's toy drive.

Bikes for kids, with the help of longshore workers and Boeing Machinists

Boeing Machinist volunteers assembled 80 bikes for the children of unemployed union members.

LET THERE BE LIGHT!

IBEW Local 48 electricians keep with 31-year tradition by helping light up The Grotto light festival.

Retired union welder gives $500,000 to Shriners Hospital

Duke Mitchell worked, saved, and invested, and now, at 96, has set an extraordinary example of giving.

Operating Engineers Local 701 sets up shop at Boring Brewfest

Operating Engineers Local 701 and its affiliated AGC training center set up shop at the inaugural Boring Brewfest fundraiser, bringing a mini-excavator and computerized tower crane simulator for members of the public to try out.

Having a Blast: Labor raises funds for charity at Hot August Clay Shoot

The fundraiser raised $3,000 for Labor’s Community Service Agency and Sunrise Dental’s Sunrise for Children

2018 LABOR DAY PICNICS

On Labor Day, union members celebrate family and community. Here are this year’s events for Oregon and Southwest Washington.

How to get single parents into the trades: Childcare

A pilot project will provide child care stipends to low-income single parents who want to enroll in pre-apprenticeship programs.

Ironworker Local 516 member helped build a bridge in Panama

Apprentice Patrick Montgomery spent two weeks helping erect a suspension bridge so people and animals could cross the river during rainy season.

NOLC Labor Appreciation Night raises $9,100 for LCSA

Top award at the well-attended event went to Keith Edwards, retired business manager of IBEW Local 48.

Local 16’s SMART Army helps clean up Vietnam Memorial

Fourteen members of Sheet Metal Workers Local 16 spent a morning weeding, bark dusting, and doing general cleanup on the grounds.

Building Trades’ conservation project helps Boy Scouts

Volunteers from Roofers Local 49 and Laborers Local 737 teamed with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance to construct a shooting sports complex.

Nurses host Mother’s Day event for moms dealing with domestic violence

The project was a joint venture with United Nurses Association of California in honor of National Nurses Week.

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