Northwest Labor Press

Untangling Trump’s trade policy

Jul 3, 2018

Given Trump’s habit of contradictory statements, tweeted policy announcements and reversals, and personal spats with foreign heads of state, it can be hard to keep up.

Longview dock worker killed when ship line snapped

Jul 3, 2018

One other worker was killed, and two injured.

Incumbent slate re-elected at ATU Local 757

Jul 3, 2018

At the top of the slate, Shirley Block was re-elected with 55 percent of the vote, outpolling four challengers.

NOLC Labor Appreciation Night raises $9,100 for LCSA

Jul 3, 2018

Top award at the well-attended event went to Keith Edwards, retired business manager of IBEW Local 48.

Roofers Local 49 re-elects Russ Garnett to third term

Jul 3, 2018

Garnett ran unopposed for a third term as business manager.

LIFT passengers support unions too

Jul 2, 2018

Workers at TriMet LIFT are bargaining for a new contract, but it’s not going well.

Teamsters reach deal at UPS

Jul 2, 2018

If ratified, a new five-year nationwide contract will cover 260,000 workers.

Western States OPEIU Pension moves to cut benefits

Jun 12, 2018

Without a 30% pension cut, the fund will be insolvent in 18 years.

Faculty unionize at OSU and OIT

Jun 12, 2018

Oregon’s labor movement just grew by 2,500 new members.

Unionization is sweeping the media

Jun 12, 2018

A wave of worker organizing is taking place in print and online media in search of greater job security.