Oregon/Washington

Union members have the power to decide elections … when they vote.

For their work on union jobs legislation, the legislative committee chairs each got a plaque and a spud wrench.

Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries says it’s time for lawmakers to put their money where their mouth is.

Turnout was low in Washington’s Aug. 6 primary but results were mostly favorable for organized labor at the state level and in SW Washington.

It would require cannabis businesses to submit signed labor peace agreements if they want to get or renew a license to do business in Oregon.

If elected, Clark County Laborers union organizer Deken Letinich would bring a work ethic and union values to Olympia.

Washington's Aug. 6 primary will determine which candidates for state and local office will go on to the general election in November.

Oregon labor organizations saw mostly wins among endorsed political campaigns in the May 21 primary, and a number had a union background.

Oregon governor Tina Kotek announced new appointments to state advisory boards, and nominees included several figures from organized labor.

This ballot guide lists candidates who have at least one labor organization endorsing them — and who have opponents on the ballot.

Organized labor notched several legislative wins in the five-week “short session” of the Oregon Legislature that ended March 7.

A bill to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers died, but lawmakers passed other measures to bolster workers rights.

Oregon lawmakers are about halfway through the 2024 “short session,” a 35-day session often referred to as a legislative sprint.

HB 1893 passed the Washington House of Representatives 53-44 on Feb. 13 and now goes to the Washington Senate.

Washington could join New York, New Jersey, and Maine in providing unemployment benefits when workers go on strike.

The grocery union wants repeal of self-service gas, union neutrality at cannabis businesses, and legislative and hospital reforms.

The Jodi Guetzloe Parker Legislative Champion Award recognizes state legislators who went above and beyond for the Laborers union.

Local 555’s campaign to recall Eugene state representative Paul Holvey was rejected by 89.97% of voters Oct. 3.

Washington's Nov. 7 general election covers local races for school board, city council, and special districts.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Oregon’s lone Republican Congresswoman, is courting organized labor.