Northwest Labor Press

Delegates learned new words, like “cisgender,” charted a new political course, and passed the torch of leadership to a new generation.

Graham Trainor, 38, and Christy O’Neill, 32, won the unanimous support of delegates at the Oregon AFL-CIO’s biennial convention.

Non-profit Tillamook Anglers hosted the 27th Annual Fishing Day for Kids with Disabilities.

They love the work they do, and want a union so they can make The Columbian a place they can continue to work.

A tentative deal would raise wages and limit outsourcing.

The union will release further information about its plans on Sept. 22.

Oregon AFL-CIO says self-checkout eliminates jobs and inconveniences customers.

For some of the least-paid hospital workers, wages will rise 10 percent in two years.

30,000 workers will get $15 an hour under the new contract.

Over 6,000 workers will get $1,000 bonuses and raises totaling 9.5% in new three-year deal.