Local Archives - Page 6 of 18

Unions say City’s revamped policy to increase women and minorities on construction projects is a step backward from current Community Benefits Agreement

Jul 25, 2017

They say it’s a step backward from the existing ‘Community Benefits Agreement.’

Labor Council takes stand against soda tax initiative

May 23, 2017

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

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

May 3, 2017

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

REVOLT OF THE MANAGERS

Apr 19, 2017

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’

Apr 5, 2017

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

Feb 14, 2017

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

Jan 17, 2017

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

Dec 22, 2016

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

Housing state of emergency

Dec 1, 2016

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

Nov 4, 2016

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