Northwest Labor Press

THE REST OF THE STORY: A look back at some of the stories we reported in 2018 … and what happened afterward

Dec 20, 2018

Updates on the union campaigns at Precision Castparts, New Seasons, and Reed College, plus President Trump’s “infrastructure Neverland”

First Transit named 2018 Scrooge of the Year

Dec 20, 2018

Scrooge of the Year goes to an individual or entity that was particularly hard-hearted to workers.

Young Machinists bring Christmas to foster teens

Dec 20, 2018

Union volunteers coordinate with caseworkers in Gresham to compile a list of “needs” and “wants” for foster teens in their care.

House Democrats plan to restore ‘Labor’ to the name of the labor committee

Dec 20, 2018

For 25 years, the committee’s name has gone back and forth when leadership changed hands between Democrats and Republicans.

Why I’m happy about 2018

Dec 20, 2018

The year 2018 will be viewed as pivotal for the American labor movement.

Presents From Partners’ Toy Challenge: The results are in!

Dec 20, 2018

IBEW Local 48 led the pack among unions donating to the this year’s toy drive.

Does Burgerville really ‘serve with love’?

Dec 20, 2018

Burgerville’s top executive preaches “Biblical entrepreneurship,” but in practice the company has been reluctant to move away from a low-wage business model.

Nabisco back at the table with Bakers

Dec 20, 2018

In October and November, the two sides met for bargaining for the first time in more than two years.

IBEW’s Ed Barnes named First Citizen of Clark County, Washington

Dec 20, 2018

The award is presented annually to a Clark County resident who has modeled exemplary citizenship.

New Seasons Market announces new $15 an hour starting wage

Dec 18, 2018

New Seasons Market has just announced it will raise starting pay to $15 an hour Feb. 1 at all its stores in Oregon, Washington, and California.