Portland City staff give green light to Union Cab Sep 28, 2012 Staff are recommending approval of a worker-owned taxi co-op, and sweeping reform of taxi rules.
Politics Laborers 483 backs Jefferson Smith for mayor Sep 20, 2012 The local represents City workers who maintain streets, parks, and water treatment.
Clackamas County Anti light rail measure passes Clackamas County Sep 20, 2012 Labor defends light rail, but it’s not enough.
Politics Breakthrough: City of Portland commits to build union, and use minority workers and contractors Sep 18, 2012 New “community benefits agreement” uses public construction spending as a public policy tool
Clackamas County NW Oregon Labor Council endorses Lehan for Clackamas County chair Aug 1, 2012 She’s up against Tea Party candidate John Ludlow to head Oregon’s third-largest county.
Clackamas County Groener named to Clackamas Community College board May 29, 2012 The UFCW rep says he will run for re-election.
Portland To halt layoffs and rescue schools, Mayor Adams dips into little-known internal funds May 15, 2012 City workers sigh relief, but wonder: Why a budget rollercoaster when money there all along?
Portland Building Trades’ John Mohlis reappointed to PDC board May 15, 2012 At PDC, Mohlis has pushed for minority contracting and apprenticeship training.
Politics A union guide to the Portland mayor’s race May 2, 2012 Each of the three leading candidates has some labor support.
Politics Labor split over Fritz, Nolan for Portland City Council May 2, 2012 Both incumbent Amanda Fritz and challenger Mary Nolan were once union-represented workers.