Northwest Labor Press

Unions say City’s revamped policy to increase women and minorities on construction projects is a step backward from current Community Benefits Agreement

Jul 25, 2017

They say it’s a step backward from the existing ‘Community Benefits Agreement.’

‘It’s Not Over’ — Unions join fight to defend Obamacare

Jul 25, 2017

Sens. Merkley and Wyden, and Rep. Bonamici urge Oregonians to keeping pushing back on GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.

Saltzman seeks early endorsement from NW Oregon Labor Council

Jul 24, 2017

The Executive Board didn’t take any action on the request.

Ilani Casino: UNION BUILT

Jul 20, 2017

The $510 million casino resort was union-built — and completed on time and under budget — under a project labor agreement between the Cowlitz Tribe and the Columbia Pacific Building Trades Council.

Local 290 apprentices compete in regional contest

Jul 20, 2017

Pavel Kovalenko and Michael Kitt took second place.

All-new group of officers elected at Painters Local 10

Jul 20, 2017

All the incumbent officers were outpolled by challengers.

Workers Rights

Burgerville pays $10,000 to settle wage and hour violations

Jul 6, 2017

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries found that the company willfully failed to give workers meal and rest breaks as required by law.

Oregon Supreme Court hears TriMet case

Jul 5, 2017

The public transit agency wants to keep union negotiations closed to the public.

Work slows at Portland plant as Nabisco shifts production to Mexico

Jul 5, 2017

Week-long plant shutdowns prompt 18 U.S. Senators to write to company CEO.

Machinists rep Joe Kear retires

Jul 1, 2017

Kear helped reform the local Machinists union, and persuaded Daimler not to close its Portland truck plant.