Culture Labor Day picnics Aug 24, 2023 The first Monday of September is labor’s holiday, celebrated by union members, families, and allies. Here’s a local list of union picnics.
Culture PICNIC TIME AGAIN Aug 4, 2023 It was a blast. Members of International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 23 celebrated July 29 at Oxbow Regional Park.
Culture SIXTY-FIVE YEARS IN THE UNION Jul 6, 2023 Machinists District Lodge W24 at its annual awards banquet June 17 honored nearly 125 members for their years of service as union members.
Culture Look for the union Rose Festival entries Jun 2, 2023 Unions are once again taking part in Portland’s annual Rose Festival parades. Here’s a list of who to look for.
Culture RECIPE FOR HEALTH: Cook your own food Jun 2, 2023 A Portland-based chef educator leads a cooking class for Local 290’s retirees wellness program. She says healthy eating starts with tastiness.
Culture A QUEST FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY May 17, 2023 Interviews with 12 local construction tradeswomen reveals, no surprise: They want the same chance to succeed.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.