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Each of the three leading candidates has some labor support.

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

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The operating levy is needed to keep branches open.

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

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

AFSCME 189, the largest City union, backs Jefferson Smith, while IBEW 48 favors Eileen Brady.

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

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

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

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