Union Democracy Highlights of the 2017 National AFL-CIO convention Oct 31, 2017 No politicians this time, but an emphasis on racial equity and inclusion.
Uncategorized Strike date set at Legacy Emanuel hospital Oct 31, 2017 Over 750 support workers could walk out as soon as Nov. 8.
Collective Bargaining Strike at Lane County Oct 31, 2017 A week-long strike shuts county clinics and dumps in a dispute over pay and health care.
National Trump tax plan courts major backlash Oct 31, 2017 The GOP tax plan would give the top tenth of a percent an average tax cut of over $1 million a year.
Jobs End of an era: West Linn paper mill to close, after 128 years Oct 31, 2017 The former Crown-Zellerbach mill once employed 1,600 people.
Collective Bargaining DCTU votes to authorize strike Oct 31, 2017 And the City of Portland HR director announced her resignation.
Building Community ‘Unions for Kids’ poker tournament raises cash for Doernbecher, LCSA Oct 30, 2017 The 6th annual Poker Tournament raised $10,000.
Union Democracy New president at CWA Local 7901 Oct 27, 2017 AT&T Mobility employee Celeste Jones defeated incumbent Jeanette Turner.
Comment Trickle-down Trump Oct 17, 2017 President Trump’s tax cut proposal is a continuation of President Reagan’s failed tax plan, or “Trickle Down Economics.”
Collective Bargaining Portland City workers take strike authorization vote Oct 17, 2017 The DCTU union coalition declared impasse Sept. 27.