Culture

The first Monday of every September is labor’s holiday. Here are some of the Labor Day picnics in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Over 4,000 union electricians and family members attended the five-hour event at the union headquarters July 14.

A top-to-bottom remodel of Local 48’s union hall is in the final stages of completion. More than a makeover, it's a showcase of union talent.

The second Tuesday of each month, about two dozen members meet at the union hall to mentor and encourage fellow minorities.

An new mural at the Oregon AFL-CIO headquarters is the work of a talented Local 1094 sign painter, Bob Hansen.

“Newsies” is loosely based on the real-life story of a 1899 strike by child newspaper hawkers in New York City.

This year’s gala might get record viewership: It will stream live on Netflix, and it comes after last year's historic SAG-AFTRA strike.

Portland author Anne Broyles discovered the late labor artist and was inspired to write a new children’s book.

The first Monday of September is labor’s holiday, celebrated by union members, families, and allies. Here's a local list of union picnics.

It was a blast. Members of International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 23 celebrated July 29 at Oxbow Regional Park.

Machinists District Lodge W24 at its annual awards banquet June 17 honored nearly 125 members for their years of service as union members.

Unions are once again taking part in Portland's annual Rose Festival parades. Here’s a list of who to look for.

A Portland-based chef educator leads a cooking class for Local 290’s retirees wellness program. She says healthy eating starts with tastiness.

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.

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.