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The first Monday of September is labor’s holiday, celebrated by union members, families, and allies. Here’s a local list of union picnics.

It was a blast. Members of International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 23 celebrated July 29 at Oxbow Regional Park.

Machinists District Lodge W24 at its annual awards banquet June 17 honored nearly 125 members for their years of service as union members.

Unions are once again taking part in Portland’s annual Rose Festival parades. Here’s a list of who to look for.

A Portland-based chef educator leads a cooking class for Local 290’s retirees wellness program. She says healthy eating starts with tastiness.

Interviews with 12 local construction tradeswomen reveals, no surprise: They want the same chance to succeed.

Machinists Lodge 63 member Carl Gibson will be representing Boeing at a national truck driving competition Aug. 16-19 in Columbus, Ohio.

Construction tradeswomen are forming groups in their unions for mutual support, and to grow their ranks in the industry.

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Burgerville Workers Union won one of the restaurant industry’s highest honors March 29: A James Beard Foundation award.

A second annual Southwest Washington Labor Awards dinner honored individuals and organizations for their service to labor.