Labor History

Union spy finds kidnap ring in second mystery novel

Union attorney Susan Stoner has published the second in her series of historical mystery novels.

YEAR IN REVIEW: A look back at labor stories of 2010

At the Northwest Labor Press, the beginning of a new year is a chance to look back on the old one.

PSU students help preserve Transit Union Local 757’s history

Several Portland State University students conducted oral history interviews with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757 retirees Paul Headley and Ken Richins.

Host of unionists served on Labor Press board

Many, many union leaders over the last 110 years have served the Labor Press as members of its board of directors.

Northwest Labor Press celebrates its 110th anniversary

Portland unions in 1900 started the Labor Press because of the lack of coverage of labor activities by the commercial press. Today, a decade into its second century, the Labor Press pursues the same objectives.