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AFSCME, labor council back water district recall

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

Clackamas County becomes an electoral battleground

Labor mounts ground game after foes pour money into county races

Laborers Council, Fire, Police unions withdraw endorsements of Jefferson Smith for Portland mayor

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

Portland school bond measure has union support

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

City staff give green light to Union Cab

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

Laborers 483 backs Jefferson Smith for mayor

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

Anti light rail measure passes Clackamas County

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

Breakthrough: City of Portland commits to build union, and use minority workers and contractors

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

NW Oregon Labor Council endorses Lehan for Clackamas County chair

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

Groener named to Clackamas Community College board

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

To halt layoffs and rescue schools, Mayor Adams dips into little-known internal funds

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

Building Trades’ John Mohlis reappointed to PDC board

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

A union guide to the Portland mayor’s race

Each of the three leading candidates has some labor support.

Labor split over Fritz, Nolan for Portland City Council

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

Labor recommends ‘yes’ vote on Multnomah County Library levy

The operating levy is needed to keep branches open.

More unions take action in Portland mayor’s race

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

Columbia-Pacific Building Trades makes endorsements in local races

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

At Vancouver grain terminal, imported labor draws questions from lawmakers

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

Labor council will sit out primary races for Portland mayor and City Council #1

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

Portland JwJ stages six protests in six hours

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