Military veterans deployed to Local 290 steamfitters apprenticeship Aug 3, 2011 In the Veterans In Piping program, 250 veterans around the U.S. are training to be steamfitters.
Morgan re-elected to third term as business manager of Laborers 296 Aug 3, 2011 Local 296 represents laborers in construction, at the shipyards, heavy and highway and elsewhere.
To diversify, IBEW recruits Aug 3, 2011 NECA-IBEW trains and dispatches black Portlanders who want a starting spot in the electrical trade.
Portland bus brigade travels to rallies at 8 worksites Jul 15, 2011 With 8+ union contracts expiring June 30, activists thought, “Why not get all the unions together?”
Union contractor installs solar vehicle charging station in Portland Jul 1, 2011 The first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, a solar-powered charging station for electrical vehicles opened June 8 at the Portland Development Commission parking lot. It’s the creation of Christenson Electric and EV4 Oregon.
NOLC recognizes 16 individuals, 4 groups Jun 17, 2011 Nearly 200 attended NOLC’s annual Labor Appreciation and Recognition Night dinner. Congressman David Wu was the guest speaker.
Unions for Kids poker run raises $50,000 for children’s hospital Jun 17, 2011 A record 477 motorcycle riders took part in the ninth annual “Unions For Kids Poker Run and Chili Cook-off” June 11.
Local voters mostly reject union picks in Oregon’s May 17 election Jun 3, 2011 Portland voters rejected a six-year $548 million bond measure repairing and remodeling schools.
Portland Jobs with Justice celebrates 20th anniversary May 20, 2011 Supporters filled a Portland Hilton ballroom May 14 to celebrate and remember.
Anti-union campaign causes private school closure May 20, 2011 Enrollment drops after Portland French School spends $170,000 opposing efforts to join AFT.
