Northwest Labor Press

Nearly 1,800 nurses and clinicians may strike June 19 at Providence Portland, Providence Seaside, and Providence Home Health and Hospice.

If approved, the agreement with Oregon Nurses Association will boost base pay between 33% and 48%, depending on experience.

Washington state’s workplace safety agency has proposed a new rule to protect outdoor workers from wildfire smoke.

Foreign-flagged vessels dock in Northwest ports. Since 2020 a coalition has defended the rights of the workers who crew them.

The National Labor Relations Board determined that camp operator All Good NW fired Michael Rainey illegally.

Over a dozen union members were honored for outstanding contributions to labor and the community June 3 at an annual appreciation dinner.

The coalition includes Burgerville Workers Union, Donut Workers United, Restaurant Workers of Portland, and Market of Choice Labor Union.

At their massive training center in Canby, operating engineers are skilling up and readying the next generation.

A switch to daytime classes is leading to dramatic gains at the Plumbers and Fitters Local 290 training center in Tualatin.

Workers who help homeless addicts can be one mishap away from homelessness themselves. Their union gives hope it can be a longterm calling.