Building Community Archives - Page 8 of 24

Labor Appreciation Night raises $13,000 for community service

Jun 18, 2019

More than 300 labor leaders, elected officials and others attended the annual awards event.

Union Spirit at the Portland Rose Festival

Jun 17, 2019

A contingent of 60 union women dressed as Rosie the Riveter was one of three union entries in this year’s Rose Festival parades.

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

May 21, 2019

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

Apr 16, 2019

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

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

Apr 2, 2019

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

Jan 30, 2019

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

Dec 31, 2018

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

Dec 27, 2018

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

Young Machinists bring Christmas to foster teens

Dec 20, 2018

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!

Dec 20, 2018

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