Northwest Labor Press is an independent union-supported newspaper founded in 1900. Our print version is mailed twice a month to about 45,000 members of over three dozen local unions in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our online version has been maintained here since 1997.
Oregon/Washington
State to include apprenticeships in education goals
Apprenticeships, left out earlier, will be counted as a post-secondary credential by the state
Oregon AFL-CIO prioritizes bills for 35-day legislative session
Labor backs crackdown on large employers cutting hours to evade Obamacare requirement.
Washington State Labor Council lays out agenda for 2014 Legislature
State AFL-CIO wants sick leave, crackdown on worker abuse, and a $15/hr minimum wage
Wyden labor liaison Smith Warner headed to Oregon Legislature
Smith Warner was well known in labor circles prior to joining Sen. Wyden’s staff in March 2009.
Judge strikes down SeaTac’s $15 minimum wage — for airport workers
The ballot measure still goes into effect for hotel workers
Washington state senator proposes ‘right to work’ session
"Not going to happen" says governor Jay Inslee
Union-backed Oregon group files anti-antiunion initiatives
If it gets more votes than an antiunion initiative, it would prevail
In Oregon’s new higher ed boards, labor gets a seat or two
Business will be amply represented on the new governing boards.
2013: Not a good year for labor in Olympia
After two Democrats defected, Washingtonians got a bitterly partisan Legislature
Washington AFL-CIO convention: ‘Labor can’t do it alone’
Resolution calls for continued fight for new I-5 bridge with light rail
Unions see results in 2013 legislative session
Lawmakers barred public union-busting, closed prevailing wage loophole, funded infrastructure
Bakers Union member helps pass Oregon bereavement leave law
After his wife's death, Robin Zimmerman campaigned in the Capitol to pass unpaid bereavement leave.
Oregon Legislature moves on prevailing wage, union-busting, PERS, and tuition equity
Tuition equity, backed by Oregon AFL-CIO, moved swiftly to the governor's signature.
Loren Parks backs a “right-to-work” initiative aimed at Oregon ballot
The 2014 measure would make public employee union dues strictly voluntary
Oregon Legislature says ‘Build the Bridge!’
Lawmakers authorize $450 million for I-5 Bridge Replacement.
Oregon AFL-CIO E-Board endorses immigration reform
A national poll shows union member support for immigration reform.
Unions prepare to play defense in Washington Legislature
Grief for labor as Democratic turncoats turn the Washington state senate over to Republicans.
Labor readies agenda for the 2013 Oregon Legislature
On the agenda: Columbia River Crossing, public sector union-busting, prevailing wage, and PERS.
Avakian thanks unionists for campaign help
Union support helped the incumbent Labor Commissioner win re-election.
Governor nominates Oregon unionists to key posts
Ken Allen, Michael Rose, Felisa Hagins and Ben Stange go before Senate for approval.
