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Local cement mason competes in Season 2 of the CBS reality show Tough as Nails

Jan 13, 2021

Liz Nichols, a seven-year member of the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons union, is one of 12 contestants on the show.

Construction coalition plans campaign to end on-the-job harassment of women, minorities

Dec 16, 2020

More than 60 union leaders, general contractors, public project owners, trade groups, and others took part in a Dec. 3 Safe From Hate summit.

Labor novel of the year: The Cold Millions, by Jess Walter

Dec 16, 2020

The Cold Millions, by bestselling author Jess Walter, chronicles the Wobbly free speech fights of 1909 Spokane.

Unions and contractors ready for Safe from Hate

Sep 16, 2020

Portland-area construction unions, contractors and subcontractors will join an industry effort to make workplace culture more welcoming.

Southwest Washington Central Labor Council launches new podcast

Sep 1, 2020

Working to Live in Southwest Washington will launch Sept. 5. The plan is to talk with local newsmakers about kitchen table issues.

Spreading the union’s inspiration by air and by internet

Aug 19, 2020

A new web project showcases and connects more than four dozen labor podcasts and radio shows from around the nation.

Labor Day picnics canceled

Aug 6, 2020

With large gatherings banned until there’s a reliable treatment for COVID-19, Labor Day picnics in Oregon and SW Washington have been canceled this year.

Police unions come in for questioning

Jul 1, 2020

Police unions have almost always been an awkward fit in the House of Labor.

Noose incident leads unions to call for culture change in construction

Jul 1, 2020

When an apprentice encountered a noose on the job, no action was taken for weeks. Building trades unions say that’s got to change.

In the era of COVID-19, the union hall is going virtual

Jul 1, 2020

Unions are finding that holding meetings online is actually increasing attendance. One union is even holding its national convention online.