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
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.
