Northwest Labor Press is an independent union-supported newspaper founded in 1900. Our print version is mailed twice a month to about 45,000 members of over three dozen local unions in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our online version has been maintained here since 1997.
Training the Next Generation
New construction tech debuts at Local 701’s Canby facility
For a week in early March, journeymen and apprentices in Operating Engineers Local 701 got hands on with a new breed of high-tech heavy equipment.
Oregon Tradeswomen is moving to Gresham
On Jan. 10, the group will move into a newly renovated 8,300-square-foot space, part of the 5.5-acre Rockwood Rising development.
Building trades sounds alarm on DOL apprenticeship proposal
In June, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed to give private organizations free rein to create new watered-down standards and self-certify subpar apprenticeship programs.
STARs of Painters/Drywall Finishers Local 10 and Floor Coverers Local 1236
After completing skill advancement and safety courses, members of Painters & Drywall Finishers Local 10 and Floor Coverers Local 1236 got cash and other bonuses at the May 31 STAR Awards banquet.
Plumbers & Fitters Local 290 apprentices test their skills at annual contest
About 100 apprentices competed, and the top finishers in each discipline will take part in the Western Regional Apprentice Contest this June in Idaho.
The next generation of Cement Masons
Cement Masons Local 555 and Plasterers Local 82 drew a record crowd of 243 to their annual holiday dinner.
America’s top pointer
Matt Botts of Bricklayers Local 1 Oregon won first place in his union's national apprentice competition.
Portland hosts (and wins) IBEW Western States Electrical contest
IBEW Local 48 apprentice Ethan Rinier took first place in the 2018 Western States Electrical Contest for newly graduated journey-level electricians.
