Oregon/Washington

A month-long session delivers no jobs program, but no big budget cuts either.

The panel advises BOLI on prevailing wage rates that apply to public construction projects.

Dozens of Kitzhaber appointees were confirmed, including including a handful important to labor.

The early endorsement comes as Republican McKenna leads in the polls.

Lawmakers will push to lessen outsourcing, put trades to work, and divest from Wall Street banks.

Nationwide, 11.8% of U.S. workers are in a union, according to the latest BLS data.

Land and water protests are planned for the arrival of the first ship at a new grain terminal.

The state labor fed also issues early endorsement for labor commissioner.

Oregon’s state treasurer appears to have responded to SEIU’s appeal to bargain better terms.

A new monument marks the grave of eight Chehalis girls killed in a 1911 fire at Imperial Powder.

Oregon is cutting hours and proposing health care cuts for $10.20 an hour home care workers.

Internet Innovation Alliance promotes broadband access throughout the state.

Washington said “yes” to Costco, “no” to Tim Eyman; Ohio restored collective bargaining rights.

Local Machinist HQ is now in Gladstone, and its old office is being rehabbed as a multi-union hive.

State Rep. Val Hoyle of Eugene is named the Oregon AFL-CIO’s “Legislator of the Year.”

The conservation group is recruiting union members who like to hunt, shoot, and fish.

The event was part of the AFL-CIO’s "America Wants to Work" national week of action.

Bob Carroll succeeds Ed Barnes on the Vancouver Public Facilities District board of directors.

Washington voters decide Nov. 8 whether to privatize liquor stores as Costco proposes.

At a time when labor is under attack, delegates put aside differences to declare “We are one”