May 1, 2026 - NW Labor Press

Lori Chavez-DeRemer lasted 12 months as Trump's labor secretary, gone after scandal over inappropriate conduct and misuse of public funds.

Union members have the power to decide elections … when they vote.

After nearly two years of bargaining, the first contract mandates salaries of at least $65,000 a year and annual increases of at least 3%.

The contract with Bakers Local 114 raises wages $4.50 an hour for workers who produce house brand bread and buns sold in local Safeway stores.

Union volunteers at Roofers Local 49 replaced the roof of the home of the widow of a lifelong member.

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries announced Apri that the state minimum wage will increase 3.3% July 1.

The union that represents workers at Portland’s NBC affiliate is ready to go public about the station’s off-camera abuse of workers rights.

The two-day event connects thousands of women and girls to lucrative career pathways in trades that traditionally have been male.

In the labor movement, we’re quick to celebrate our wins. But if we’re honest, the moments that shape us most aren’t the easy victories.