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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.

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

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

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

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

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