Northwest Labor Press

An end to NAFTA?

Sep 4, 2018

A new two-nation trade deal with Mexico could take the place of the three-nation agreement known as NAFTA.

Federal judge strikes down Trump’s anti-union executive orders

Sep 4, 2018

The orders aimed at the federal workforce would have limited the use of “official time” by union stewards, ended progressive discipline and seniority rights, and made it easier to fire workers.

Oregon Building Trades: Ready to take it to next level

Sep 4, 2018

Delegates elected new officers, set policy, and raised funds for political work

Having a Blast: Labor raises funds for charity at Hot August Clay Shoot

Sep 4, 2018

The fundraiser raised $3,000 for Labor’s Community Service Agency and Sunrise Dental’s Sunrise for Children

Teacher strike wave hits Washington

Aug 29, 2018

For 60,000 Southwest Washington students, the first lesson of the school year is about union power.

2018 LABOR DAY PICNICS

Aug 22, 2018

On Labor Day, union members celebrate family and community. Here are this year’s events for Oregon and Southwest Washington.

How to restore the power of unions

Aug 22, 2018

Unions have been under decades of attack, but several labor thinkers have put forward ideas to spark the comeback that working people need.

Bargaining under way for 18,000 Oregon grocery workers

Aug 22, 2018

UFCW Local 555’s “Unity Negotiations” will set the terms for workers at Fred Meyer, Safeway, Albertsons and more.

North coast bus drivers unionize

Aug 22, 2018

A group of 20 underpaid drivers and mechanics in Astoria and Warrenton Oregon have joined ATU Local 757.

OPEIU members are voting on whether to cut their own pension – to halt insolvency

Aug 22, 2018

Without a cut of up to 30 percent of benefits, the pension fund is headed for collapse in 18 years.