Northwest Labor Press

Faith group investigates conditions among Nabisco workers in Mexico

Oct 3, 2017

A staffing agency buses in Nabisco’s Monterrey workforce, who work 12 hour shifts for under $2 an hour.

DCTU declares impasse at City of Portland

Oct 3, 2017

Bargaining for over 1,000 employees has been going on since Jan. 5 without success.

NW Oregon Labor Council endorses PCC bond renewal

Oct 3, 2017

The $185 million measure would not increase the tax rate, because it is a renewal of an expiring bond.

University of Oregon LERC celebrates 40 years of support for labor

Oct 3, 2017

The $1 million a year university extension program helps unions with training and research.

Trump cabinet nominee Andy Puzder headlines Portland fundraiser for union-busting group

Oct 3, 2017

Freedom Foundation is attacking Laborers Local 483 and others.

Jeff Merkley at the Blue Green Summit

Oct 3, 2017

Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley spoke Sept. 15 to labor and environmental leaders assembled for a national Clean and Fair Economy Summit in Olympia, Washington. Here’s what he said.

Supreme Court to hear case challenging union dues

Oct 3, 2017

Janus vs. AFSCME could be a severe blow to public sector unions and the labor movement as a whole.

Labor Roundtable pays tribute to allies in SW Washington

Oct 2, 2017

A record 274 attended the 33rd annual Labor Roundtable of Southwest Washington awards banquet.

Gary D. Kirkland, 1947-2017

Oct 2, 2017

As head of OPEIU Local 11, he negotiated contracts for workers at Northwest Natural.

WPAS strike ends, but strikers fired

Oct 2, 2017

WPAS, which does business with union health and pension trusts, fired 10 members of Seattle-based OPEIU Local 8.