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A QUEST FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

May 17, 2023

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

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Carl Gibson does it again

May 17, 2023

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

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Sisterhood is powerful

May 17, 2023

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

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Fast food union gets James Beard award

Apr 6, 2023

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

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Labor champions of SW Washington

Mar 2, 2023

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

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Outstanding Performances

Feb 15, 2023

Unlike the Oscars, the SAG Awards are just for actors, and they honor not just individual performances but whole casts.

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Labor Day picnic will return in 2023—but not at Oaks Park

Feb 2, 2023

The Northwest Oregon Labor Council’s event, which drew 12,000 in a typical year, went on hiatus during the COVID pandemic.

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Celebrating across the Generations

Dec 14, 2022

Cement Masons Local 555 and Plasterers Local 82 on Dec. 10 gathered to recognize newly graduated apprentices and longtime members.

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To stop harassment, make it inconvenient

Oct 19, 2022

Portland-area construction leaders take stock of progress toward more welcoming workplaces over the past two years.

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For a Portland fire fighter, pipe dreams now reality

Oct 7, 2022

Backed by their union, Portland fire fighters debuted a pipe and drums troupe that has now played played dozens of engagements.

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