Politics Four unions endorse Novick, Nolan for seats on Portland City Council Jan 3, 2012 The four unions have taken no action yet in mayor’s race.
Collective Bargaining TriMet uses its public email list to score points against union Dec 27, 2011 A government agency emails the public to say its employee compensation is out-of-line.
Jobs Crown Cork & Seal shuts Portland can plant Nov 30, 2011 The St. Johns facility was the last Oregon manufacturer of cans.
Politics Laborers get an audience with City authorities Nov 18, 2011 Laborers Local 483 went before Portland City Council Nov. 16 … and got about the usual response.
Politics Labor Council hosts first mayoral debate Nov 18, 2011 Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the first joint appearance of the 2012 Portland mayor campaign.
Clackamas County AFSCME backs embattled Oregon City commissioner Nov 16, 2011 The union that represents Oregon City public employees is backing Jim Nicita as he faces a recall effort.
Jobs Last call at the Guild Public House Nov 2, 2011 The short-lived, briefly-union bar closed its doors Oct. 29.
Collective Bargaining TriMet Lift workers authorize strike Nov 2, 2011 First Transit and ATU Local 757 will meet again Nov. 21.
Oregon OrAFL-CIO, NOLC relocate to old Machinists hall Nov 2, 2011 Local Machinist HQ is now in Gladstone, and its old office is being rehabbed as a multi-union hive.
Washington County Ambulance contractor fires union supporters Nov 2, 2011 MetroWest Ambulance, which has a contract with Washington County, has begun firing union supporters.