Local

AFSCME backs Nolan, Novick for Portland City Council

Local 189 added its name to a list of union locals endorsing Steve Novick and Mary Nolan.

Troutdale City Council gets earful from IBEW Local 48 members

The contract for a new police station went to an out-of-state, nonunion electrical contractor.

Clackamas County resolves to hire locally

Commissioners say local family wage jobs will be a priority in future public construction projects

Four unions endorse Novick, Nolan for seats on Portland City Council

The four unions have taken no action yet in mayor’s race.

TriMet uses its public email list to score points against union

A government agency emails the public to say its employee compensation is out-of-line.

Crown Cork & Seal shuts Portland can plant

The St. Johns facility was the last Oregon manufacturer of cans.

Laborers get an audience with City authorities

Laborers Local 483 went before Portland City Council Nov. 16 … and got about the usual response.

Labor Council hosts first mayoral debate

Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the first joint appearance of the 2012 Portland mayor campaign.

AFSCME backs embattled Oregon City commissioner

The union that represents Oregon City public employees is backing Jim Nicita as he faces a recall effort.

Last call at the Guild Public House

The short-lived, briefly-union bar closed its doors Oct. 29.

TriMet Lift workers authorize strike

First Transit and ATU Local 757 will meet again Nov. 21.

OrAFL-CIO, NOLC relocate to old Machinists hall

Local Machinist HQ is now in Gladstone, and its old office is being rehabbed as a multi-union hive.

Ambulance contractor fires union supporters

MetroWest Ambulance, which has a contract with Washington County, has begun firing union supporters.

AFL-CIO will launch online campaign Nov. 14 in Portland

The labor federation's media campaign is aimed at putting unions in a more positive light.

Labor marches in solidarity with Occupy Portland

In a march called by labor organizations, Portlanders turn out to show support for Occupy Portland.

Xerox strike averted

Overall, workers made concessions in the contract, despite Xerox’ profitability.

Daimler Portland adds union jobs

It seems the union workforce at Portland’s former Freightliner truck plant is competitive after all.

Strike plans shelved; workers reach tentative deal at Xerox

Members vote Oct. 25 whether to approve the contract.

Labor Council weighs in on Clackamas County urban renewal

NOLC also backs measures in West Linn and Beaverton.

Wilsonville factory workers vote to strike at Xerox

Profitable printer maker wants to cut disability benefit even after workers agreed to freeze pension.