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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.