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.
Culture
Union culture is certainly picnics, parades, and awards ceremonies. But union culture is also workplace culture, and efforts to greater inclusion. And it even extends to sports, and to the arts — film, books, music, drama, food, and public mural art.
Local 48 pin swap meet
Many IBEW locals produce coins, pins, sweatshirts and other swag, and many members collect and trade them.
Operating Engineers Local 701 hosts a heavy equipment rodeo
The rodeo included trials of skill, like using cranes and back hoes to carefully maneuver heavy loads through obstacle courses.
UA Local 290 will have a new hall in Vancouver
The local is spending $8.6 million to purchase and remodel the 3-acre property. Nearly 1,000 of Local 290’s 5,100 members live in Washington.
Labor Day picnics
The first Monday of every September is labor’s holiday. Here are some of the Labor Day picnics in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
A union picnic for the ages
Over 4,000 union electricians and family members attended the five-hour event at the union headquarters July 14.
Union Pride: IBEW Local 48 hall gets a major overhaul
A top-to-bottom remodel of Local 48’s union hall is in the final stages of completion. More than a makeover, it's a showcase of union talent.
Change makers: Electrical Workers Minority Caucus turns 50
The second Tuesday of each month, about two dozen members meet at the union hall to mentor and encourage fellow minorities.
Together we rise
An new mural at the Oregon AFL-CIO headquarters is the work of a talented Local 1094 sign painter, Bob Hansen.
Middle schoolers ready to strike
“Newsies” is loosely based on the real-life story of a 1899 strike by child newspaper hawkers in New York City.
Outstanding Performances: SAG-AFTRA announces nominees for the 2024 SAG Awards
This year’s gala might get record viewership: It will stream live on Netflix, and it comes after last year's historic SAG-AFTRA strike.
Ralph Fasanella painted the power of the union
Portland author Anne Broyles discovered the late labor artist and was inspired to write a new children’s book.
Labor Day picnics
The first Monday of September is labor’s holiday, celebrated by union members, families, and allies. Here's a local list of union picnics.
PICNIC TIME AGAIN
It was a blast. Members of International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 23 celebrated July 29 at Oxbow Regional Park.
SIXTY-FIVE YEARS IN THE UNION
Machinists District Lodge W24 at its annual awards banquet June 17 honored nearly 125 members for their years of service as union members.
Look for the union Rose Festival entries
Unions are once again taking part in Portland's annual Rose Festival parades. Here’s a list of who to look for.
RECIPE FOR HEALTH: Cook your own food
A Portland-based chef educator leads a cooking class for Local 290’s retirees wellness program. She says healthy eating starts with tastiness.
A QUEST FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Interviews with 12 local construction tradeswomen reveals, no surprise: They want the same chance to succeed.
Carl Gibson does it again
Machinists Lodge 63 member Carl Gibson will be representing Boeing at a national truck driving competition Aug. 16-19 in Columbus, Ohio.
Sisterhood is powerful
Construction tradeswomen are forming groups in their unions for mutual support, and to grow their ranks in the industry.
Fast food union gets James Beard award
Burgerville Workers Union won one of the restaurant industry’s highest honors March 29: A James Beard Foundation award.
