Oregon/Washington Archives - Page 9 of 32

A union guide to Oregon’s May 19 primary election

Apr 29, 2020

It’s a busy ballot, and often local labor unions didn’t agree on who to back. But there’s no more comprehensive guide to which candidates want—and deserve—the support of union members and working people.

Union members running for office

Apr 15, 2020

A handful of union members are running for office on Oregon’s May 19 primary ballot, and thanks to the Oregon Labor Candidate School, they know how to campaign.

Union-backed initiatives would punish GOP walkout

Mar 5, 2020

The measures would fine Oregon lawmakers who fail to show up — and disqualify them from running for re-election.

Telling labor’s story to lawmakers

Mar 4, 2020

For a day, there were more union construction workers than legislators in the State Capitol building.

Lawmaking season in Oregon and Washington

Feb 5, 2020

Oregon and Washington lawmakers have begun their 2020 “short” sessions. Thought timelines are short, labor is still calling on lawmakers to deliver.

UFCW Local 555 endorses Williamson for Oregon Secretary of State

Dec 17, 2019

In the May primary, Williamson will face fellow Democrats Sen. Mark Haas of Beaverton, attorney Jamie McLeod-Skinner of Terrebonne, and first-time candidate Cameron Smith.