July 18, 2025 issue

Oregon fires highway workers

State lawmakers ran out of gas. Now hundreds of employees of the Oregon Department of Transportation are out of work.

A union Brotherhood pulls the plug on its Sisters

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters union is ditching its women’s group and pulling out of tradeswomen and Pride events.

Chavez-DeRemer reboots women apprentice program

As recently as May, the Department of Labor was canceling existing grants in the Women in Apprenticeship program.

Bend Bulletin union appeals to public for support

Union members are asking subscribers to sign a pledge to cancel their subscription if the company fails to agree to a fair contract.

A Union Guide to Washington’s August 5, 2025 primary election

It’s a short ballot, but some registered voters in Southwest Washington have a decision or two to make in Washington’s Aug. 5 primary. 

Hundreds of union delegates to convene in Vancouver

Delegates representing more than 650 local unions will assemble July 22-24 for the annual convention of the Washington State Labor Council. 

Lacey Machinist released from ICE detention

Maximo Londonio, a forklift driver at Crown Cork and Seal, was held at an immigration detention facility in Tacoma almost two months.

Cannabis grow workers get union rights

Thanks to legislation promoted by UFCW Local 3000, Washington state will protect the right to organize of agricultural workers in cannabis. 

Unhappy anniversary: National Labor Relations Act at 90

This July marks the 90th anniversary of the National Labor Relations Act. It’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the law's mixed legacy.

Applicant spots fill overnight at elevator workers union

With 750 apprentice applications submitted in less than 36 hours, Elevator Constructors Local 23 hit its recruitment limit in record time.

Providence St. Vincent staff unionize

A unit of nearly 1,100 medical technicians and service workers at Providence’s largest Oregon hospital voted join SEIU Local 49.

Another betrayal of working people

Trump's "big beautiful bill" is a bill that forces working families to pay higher bills, with an estimated $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid.