Local Archives - Page 12 of 18

Politics

The operating levy is needed to keep branches open.

Eileen Brady has five labor endorsements, Charlie Hales has one, and Jefferson Smith has two.

The trades back Mary Nolan for Portland City Council and Dave Hunt for Clackamas County Chair.

Hundreds of non-local construction workers are brought in to work on the Vancouver waterfront.

Labor support was divided among frontrunners Eileen Brady, Charlie Hales, and Jefferson Smith.

Two busloads of union supporters participate in a roving protest for good jobs, no cuts.

AFSCME 189, the largest City union, backs Jefferson Smith, while IBEW 48 favors Eileen Brady.

Local 189 added its name to a list of union locals endorsing Steve Novick and Mary Nolan.

The contract for a new police station went to an out-of-state, nonunion electrical contractor.

Commissioners say local family wage jobs will be a priority in future public construction projects