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.
Washington
Will voters send a logger to the statehouse?
Longview union leader Terry Carlson is looking to unseat an anti-labor Republican in Washington’s 19th District.
Seattle to ban ‘surveillance pricing’ of groceries
The grocery union United Food and Commercial Workers has been pushing for such bans nationwide.
A labor look at Washington 2026 primary election results
Candidates running with endorsements from organized labor in Southwest Washington had mixed success in Washington’s Aug. 4 primary election.
The Local 48 member challenging a 12-term incumbent
Outraged when his state rep voted against a child labor law, Longview Port Commissioner Evan Jones decided to run.
A Union Guide to Washington’s August 2026 primary election
Ballots will be mailed July 17 and should arrive by July 23. No postage is needed but ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 4 to count.
Labor tallies gains in the 2026 Washington Legislature
From a millionaires tax to a domestic workers bill of rights, it was a year to remember for Washington labor.
Washington may require suicide prevention training in construction
In 2023, 982 U.S. construction workers died in job site accidents, but five times as many died from suicide.
Labor scores wins in Southwest Washington primary election
The two labor councils had good results in a sleepy low-turnout primary election Aug. 5. All three endorsed campaigns came out on top.
Cannabis grow workers get union rights
Thanks to legislation promoted by UFCW Local 3000, Washington state will protect the right to organize of agricultural workers in cannabis.
Washington labor scores wins in Olympia despite budget cuts
Policy bills mostly took a back seat as the legislature spent most of its time grappling with a forecasted $16 billion budget shortfall.
Washington lawmakers face $16B shortfall as deadline looms
Legislators have been floating progressive revenue ideas, but Governor Bob Ferguson says he won't support a wealth tax.
Washington bill would rein in self-checkout
Self-checkout stations harm both customers and grocery store employees, says UFCW Local 3000.
All in for Mayor Anne
Supporters of Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle packed the Fire Fighters Local 452 hall Jan. 30 to launch her campaign for re-election.
Washington labor will push major worker-friendly reforms in 2025
Washington State Labor Council wants the state to be first in the nation to mandate paid vacation.
Union Guide to the November 2024 general election
Union members have the power to decide elections … when they vote.
A labor look at Washington primary results
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.
Union laborer takes on an incumbent in SW Washington
If elected, Clark County Laborers union organizer Deken Letinich would bring a work ethic and union values to Olympia.
A Union Guide to Washington’s August 6, 2024 primary election
Washington's Aug. 6 primary will determine which candidates for state and local office will go on to the general election in November.
Workplace Wins in Washington: A look at the 2024 legislative session
A bill to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers died, but lawmakers passed other measures to bolster workers rights.
Washington House votes to allow unemployment benefits for strikers
HB 1893 passed the Washington House of Representatives 53-44 on Feb. 13 and now goes to the Washington Senate.
