Northwest Labor Press

Portland caterer signs contract with Bakers Local 114

Nov 27, 2017

The newly unionized company has frequently catered union events.

New Seasons Market rebuffs call for meeting with union

Nov 27, 2017

UFCW Local 555 says the nonunion grocer has already fired one union supporter.

SEIU Local 503 executive director to step down

Nov 20, 2017

Brian Rudiger will remain until a successor is appointed.

Washington CLUB golf tournament raises $100,000 for three charities

Nov 18, 2017

Beneficiaries include the AFL-CIO’s DAD’s Day (Dollars Against Diabetes) and children’s charities Holly Ridge Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Outside a Portland Walmart: The Nabisco Boycott Day of Action

Nov 16, 2017

With actions outside 100 stores nationwide, the union boycott against Mexican-made Nabisco products isn’t going away any time soon.

Precision Castparts still refusing to recognize Machinist union

Nov 15, 2017

The company hopes a new Trump-appointed NLRB majority will vindicate its lawlessness.

Sinclair merger could lead to TV news layoffs

Nov 15, 2017

IATSE warns local TV news will worsen if FCC allows Sinclair takeover.

ATU reaches deal at TriMet

Nov 15, 2017

TriMet included approximately 40 union proposals in its final offer, and that proved to be enough to clinch the deal.

Portland City Council mandates diversity in public construction

Nov 15, 2017

A new policy passed by Portland City Council will increase participation of women and minorities as workers and contractors on public construction projects.

Union drive launches at New Seasons

Nov 15, 2017

Two weeks after a group of New Seasons workers publicly announced a union campaign, the company hasn’t yet responded to their appeal for neutrality.