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Initiative would take control of water and sewer away from the City of Portland

The longtime labor leader was elected chair of North Clackamas School District

How a labor and community alliance improved life for over 250,000 workers

Residents of the Clackamas River Water District voted to recall Commissioner Patricia Holloway.

Commissioner Fritz takes lead on workers rights advance that would impact 2 in 5 Portland workers.

Clackamas River Water District has become so dysfunctional,workers say board must go.

Labor mounts ground game after foes pour money into county races

The three labor organizations aren't recommending any candidate in the mayoral race.

The measure funding school repairs is backed by police, fire, teachers and city and county unions.

Staff are recommending approval of a worker-owned taxi co-op, and sweeping reform of taxi rules.

The local represents City workers who maintain streets, parks, and water treatment.

Labor defends light rail, but it's not enough.

New “community benefits agreement” uses public construction spending as a public policy tool

She’s up against Tea Party candidate John Ludlow to head Oregon's third-largest county.

The UFCW rep says he will run for re-election.

City workers sigh relief, but wonder: Why a budget rollercoaster when money there all along?

At PDC, Mohlis has pushed for minority contracting and apprenticeship training.

Each of the three leading candidates has some labor support.

Both incumbent Amanda Fritz and challenger Mary Nolan were once union-represented workers.

The operating levy is needed to keep branches open.