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Conciliator has TriMet and ATU talking after threat of strike
Amid threats of a wildcat transit strike, a state conciliator on Jan. 28 made headway.
Shiprack seeks open Metro seat
A freshly retired union official seeks to fill an open seat on the Metro Council.
Labor applauds Clackamas County for Sellwood Bridge funding vote
Clackamas County Board voted Dec. 9 to increase vehicle registration fees to pay for replacing the crumbling Sellwood Bridge.
SEIU locals back Collymore for county position
Services Employees International Union Locals 49 and 503 have endorsed Karol Collymore for Multnomah County commissioner.