March 6, 2026 issue

Trump’s tariffs tumble

A 6–3 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States says Donald Trump lacked authority to impose sweeping tariffs under a 1977 law.

Union smells something rotten at Sunstone

Sunstone Way, a Portland homeless nonprofit, is accused of misspending hundreds of thousands. Workers there say Sunstone execs need to go.

KGW workers stand firm against anti-union campaign

How far will Tegna go to avoid accepting workers’ choice to unionize?

Unions are back up to 10% of U.S. workforce

The annual numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are up just a bit from the historic low of 9.9% the year before.

New Seasons blames union for layoffs

The company notified New Seasons Labor Union Feb. 17 that it’s eliminating the jobs of 72 workers at union stores.

Sinners and The Pitt win SAG-AFTRA awards

Screen Actors Guild president Sean Astin praised labor solidarity after the 2023 strike and name-checked fellow film and TV unions.

Packed turnout as IBEW Local 48 re-launches its retirees group

After a decade hiatus, retirees flock back to the hall to revive the club and contribute ideas for trips, service, and fellowship.

Next Clean Fuels appeals for union help in final lap

After six years in the permitting process, a proposed $2.5 billion renewable fuel production facility have one final hurdle to jump.

ONA members elect reform slate

Caucus for Powerful Reform swept into leadership at Oregon Nurses Association, pledging a more democratic, member-led union.

Local 23 elects a new top officer

Emmanuel Guzman won election as full-time business manager of Elevator Constructors Local 23, filling the unexpired term of Robert Larzalere.