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AFSCME says Meieran threatened retaliation after non-endorsement
A Multnomah County Commissioner took it very badly when county workers union AFSCME Local 88 backed her opponent.
Study finds Portland Fire Bureau is understaffed
If Portland wants 4-minute response times, it will need more fire bureau staff, according to a recent report.
Portland auditor examines Fire Bureau, again
Fire Fighters Local 43 says the audit is narrow in focus, uses four-year-old data and ignores progress that has been made since then.
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.
County ballot measure would provide lawyers to tenants facing eviction
Tenants rights advocates are petitioning for a Multnomah County initiative to provide free legal representation for tenants facing eviction.
Unions split over Jo Ann Hardesty for Portland City Council, but most are backing her challenger Vadim Mozyrsky
Half the unions that backed Jo Ann Hardesty for Portland City Council four years ago are now endorsing her challenger, Vadim Mozyrsky.
Labor backs JVP, Meieran for Multnomah County Chair
In the race for the top Multnomah County elected seat, all eyes are on the most visible crisis facing the county: homelessness.
Labor joins effort to recall Clackamas County commissioner Mark Shull
Unions are backing Shull's recall for disparaging remarks about Muslims and immigrants, likening vaccine mandates to the Holocaust and more.
Building Trades Council backs Hardesty challenger Vadim Mozyrsky
The council, which represents 27 construction union locals and about 20,000 Portland-area union members, voted on the endorsement Feb. 22.
Unions backing Jessica Vega Pederson for Multnomah County Chair
Delegates to the Northwest Oregon Labor Council voted to endorse Jessica Vega Pederson for Multnomah County Chair at their Feb. 28 meeting.
Multnomah County votes for labor harmony
At non-profit county contractors, union-busting is about to get a little harder.
Labor-backed Hartmeier-Prigg wins run-off for Beaverton council
Hartmeier-Prigg was backed by NW Oregon Labor Council, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 and Tualatin Fire Fighters Local 1660.
Labor gets behind Hartmeier-Prigg for Beaverton City Council
Ballots are due by Tuesday, Sept. 21.
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.
Exit interview: Amanda Fritz
Amanda Fritz, a former psychiatric nurse and member of Oregon Nurses Association, talks about her 12 years at Portland City Council.
Preschool for All heads to Multnomah County ballot
Two campaigns for free preschool have merged so that Multnomah County voters can decide on a single measure this November.
Beating the odds, free public preschool ballot initiative turns in signatures
Aimed at the November 2020 ballot, it would provide free preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County, and living wages for preschool teachers.
Collective bereavement?
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler gives all city workers 40 hours paid bereavement leave, to grieve 400 years of oppression.
Public-owned broadband study nears completion
Multnomah County is running the numbers to see if fiber to the home is feasible.
