Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.
Culture Police unions come in for questioning Jul 1, 2020 Police unions have almost always been an awkward fit in the House of Labor.
Culture 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.
Culture 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.