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Labor Council takes stand against soda tax initiative

The Labor Council is discouraging union members from signing the initiative petitions.

Building trades, labor council back Mt. Hood Community College bond effort

If approved, the $75 million bond would be the first new bond passed for the college since 1974.

REVOLT OF THE MANAGERS

At the City of Portland, a group of managers rewrote a project labor agreement template — by taking out the ‘labor’.

Portland’s model Community Benefits Agreement could be replaced with ‘CEIP’

Building trades officials say City of Portland managers want to bypass a union-backed agreement that provides more opportunities for women and minority construction workers.

Huge tenant win at Portland City Council

It’s the closest thing to rent control: All but the smallest landlords will pay tenants a relocation fee of up to $4,500 if they raise rent more than 10 percent or issue a no-cause eviction.

Building Trades Council joins group challenging Portland’s ban on new fossil fuel terminals

The yet-to-be-named coalition is preparing to file a petition for review with the Land Use Board of Appeals.

To counter big-money politics, Portland City Council votes for public campaign finance

Starting in 2020, the system will match small donors so candidates can focus on regular voters, not big donors.

Housing state of emergency

Around Oregon, home prices and rents are soaring, and homelessness is on the rise

Portland City Council looks at public campaign finance system to magnify the voice of small donors

Backed by unions and community groups, Commissioner Amanda Fritz hopes to pass it by the end of the year.

Portland gas tax will buy one sixth of a fix

Laborers Local 483, the union that would be most directly affected, is staying neutral.

Portland mayoral candidates square off at labor council meeting

Ted Wheeler and Jules Bailey sparred over campaign contributions and contrasted their records.

In his own words: Portland mayoral candidate Ted Wheeler on questions that matter to working people

Ted Wheeler answers questions about a broad range of issues working people have with the city.

Who should working people choose for Portland mayor?

Northwest Labor Press interviews Ted Wheeler and Jules Bailey.

In his own words: Portland mayoral candidate Jules Bailey on questions that matter to working people

Jules Bailey answers questions about a broad range of issues working people have with the city.

In their own words: The Northwest Labor Press mayoral interviews

Two leading candidates for Portland mayor. Two lengthy interviews about issues that matter to working people. See an overview of their records and positions...

Uber wins at Portland City Council

Portland legalizes app-based rides, but Commissioner Novick promises right-to-unionize ordinance

Portland City Council: No new fossil fuel infrastructure

Commissioners vote to oppose any future oil, coal, or natural gas terminals in Portland.

Wheeler picks up three union endorsements for Portland mayor

Building Trades, CWA, and Carpenters back Wheeler (before Hales drops out)

SW Washington Labor Roundtable recognizes labor stalwarts

The 31st annual awards banquet honors those whose leadership has made a significant impact on organized labor

SW Washington Labor Council makes endorsements for August primary

Five candidates square off for chair of Clark County Board of Councilors

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