Song of the Stubborn One Thousand Jan 3, 2017 A new book tells the story of a remarkable union victory in a California frozen food strike during an era of union-busting.
The master organizer behind César Chávez Aug 16, 2016 Fred Ross believed a good union organizer should fade into the crowd while others step forward.
Return of the Loyal Legion? Mar 16, 2016 A SE Portland beer hall takes its name from an early 20th century union-busting group
Oregon Labor 100 Years Ago Jan 19, 2016 This year, twice a month we’ll reproduce the front page of a 1916 edition.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s unfinished labor Jan 13, 2016 In the end, King turned his focus to economic justice.
Letter Carriers Branch 82 celebrates 125 years of union Dec 15, 2015 Branch 82 maintains photos and detailed historical records dating back to its formation in 1890.
Poet, songwriter, labor activist Joe Hill had connections to Portland Nov 3, 2015 Don’t mourn, organize: Local activists will commemorate the 100th anniversary of his execution
Beyond ‘Wages, Benefits and Working Conditions’ Oct 13, 2015 In post-war St. Louis, two visionary Teamsters put their union in service of the community.
Latest trade union spy novel published to acclaim Jul 24, 2015 Local union attorney Susan Stoner has published the fifth in her series of historical novels
Remembering Portland Longshore’s Bloody Wednesday Jun 30, 2015 On July 11, 1934, a train full of Portland police opened fire on a strike picketline; 4 were hit.
