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Election results: Mostly wins for labor-backed candidates in SW Washington
The Southwest Washington Central Labor Council saw three of its four endorsed candidates win in Washington’s Nov. 7 election.
Vancouver candidate uses fake union bug
Russell Brent, a candidate for Port of Vancouver commissioner, made a big blunder with a tiny logo.
Union Voter Guide to the SW Washington Election
Washington's Nov. 7 general election covers local races for school board, city council, and special districts.
A Union Guide to Washington’s August 2022 primary
This union-focused ballot guide for Southwest Washington keeps it simple: It only lists candidates who have at least one union endorsement.
Labor-endorsed candidates advance in Southwest Washington primary
All six candidates endorsed by the SW Washington CLC will go on to the November general election, and five were the top vote-getters.
A union guide to the 2021 primary election for Southwest Washington
Washington’s 2021 primary helps determine city councils and school districts. Ballots are mailed July 16 and must be postmarked by Aug. 3.
SW Washington Labor Council-backed candidates advance to general election
Voter turnout in the primary was low, with only 20.3% of registered voters casting ballots.
Southwest Washington Labor Council endorsements for the Aug. 6 primary
Voters will elect board members for the City of Vancouver, Clark County, Vancouver Public Schools and Evergreen Public Schools.
Inslee rejects Vancouver oil terminal
The proposed union-built facility would have been the largest oil terminal in North America.
SW Washington Labor Roundtable recognizes labor stalwarts
The 31st annual awards banquet honors those whose leadership has made a significant impact on organized labor
SW Washington Labor Council makes endorsements for August primary
Five candidates square off for chair of Clark County Board of Councilors
Clark County residents blast proposed right-to-work resolution
Clark County Councilor Dave Madore plans to push local measure targeting public employees
Labor-endorsed charter change passes in Clark County
Otherwise, it was a tough night for labor unions in Southwest Washington
SW Washington Labor Council backs Clark County charter change
Amendment would add two members to County Commission, cut its pay, and allow initiatives
IBEW leader takes office as Clark County Commissioner
GOP commissioners Madore and Mielke appointed Ed Barnes to spite Democrat Craig Pridemore
IBEW’s Ed Barnes a finalist for Clark County Commission seat
Barnes is third in line to replace Steve Stuart
Clark County community rallies around Ed Barnes
Retired union official threatened with lawsuit for speaking his mind at public meetings
All labor-backed candidates for Vancouver City Council win
Genetic food labeling initiative I-522 fails
As Clark County looks at charter change, union members run for ‘freeholder’
Four unionists are among 110 vying for 15 spots as charter “freeholders” in the Nov. 5 election
Labor-backed candidates in Vancouver advance to general election
The Central Labor Council backed five for Vancouver City Council and mayor