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Lives and livelihoods are counting on us

Dec 16, 2020

In the new year, let’s recommit ourselves to the struggle for justice, let’s beat the virus, and let’s rebuild by centering working people.

Union Organizing

Oregon legislative staffers unionize with IBEW 89

Dec 16, 2020

It’s the first union of legislative staff in the country. The 110 employees work for both Democratic and Republican legislators.

Workers Rights

Les Schwab Tires pays workers $16 million for missed breaks

Dec 16, 2020

A lawsuit said Les Schwab routinely shorted workers on lunch breaks. Oregon law requires an uninterrupted meal break of at least 30 minutes.

Trade

AFL-CIO applauds Biden pick for trade representative

Dec 16, 2020

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said Katherine Tai’s appointment is a stark departure from the failed NAFTA-style trade policy.

Workers Rights

Portland Airport implements new $15 wage floor

Dec 10, 2020

The new policy would raise wages above $16.55 for 900 service workers in January 2022. SEIU Local 49 calls that too little too late.

Jobs

High-bidding nonunion firm wins more Portland Public Schools work

Dec 2, 2020

Local building trades union leaders are baffled as an accused wage thief bids high and gets the worst rating, but wins contract.

Jobs

On the job with Bakers Local 114

Dec 2, 2020

Bite into a burger at any Portland-area Wendy’s or Burger King, and there’s a one in three chance the bun began with Mario Aldaco.

Workers Rights

Homeless crisis workers seek respect

Dec 2, 2020

Central City Concern is on the front line of the region’s homeless crisis. Workers held a protest to draw attention to three demands.

Union Organizing

A union for Oregon legislative staff?

Dec 2, 2020

Oregon legislative aides are seeking to unionize with IBEW Local 89 in what could be the first union of legislative staff in the nation.

Jobs

Nabisco threatens more plant closures

Dec 2, 2020

If Nabisco closes its N.J. and Georgia plants in 2021, just three would remain: Portland, Chicago, and Richmond. And lots of Mexican product.

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