Oregon/Washington

The ballot measure still goes into effect for hotel workers

"Not going to happen" says governor Jay Inslee

If it gets more votes than an antiunion initiative, it would prevail

Business will be amply represented on the new governing boards.

After two Democrats defected, Washingtonians got a bitterly partisan Legislature

Resolution calls for continued fight for new I-5 bridge with light rail

Lawmakers barred public union-busting, closed prevailing wage loophole, funded infrastructure

After his wife's death, Robin Zimmerman campaigned in the Capitol to pass unpaid bereavement leave.

Tuition equity, backed by Oregon AFL-CIO, moved swiftly to the governor's signature.

The 2014 measure would make public employee union dues strictly voluntary

Lawmakers authorize $450 million for I-5 Bridge Replacement.

A national poll shows union member support for immigration reform.

Grief for labor as Democratic turncoats turn the Washington state senate over to Republicans.

On the agenda: Columbia River Crossing, public sector union-busting, prevailing wage, and PERS.

Union support helped the incumbent Labor Commissioner win re-election.

Ken Allen, Michael Rose, Felisa Hagins and Ben Stange go before Senate for approval.

Top priority is governor's race, but labor backs same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization too.

Priorities including re-electing Brown and Avakian and ending the corporate kicker.

A BOLI survey sets wage rates on public construction projects, but Starr says it's out of whack.

This year in Oregon, as many as two dozen union members are candidates for public office.