A union guide to the 2021 primary election for Southwest Washington Jul 14, 2021 Washington’s 2021 primary helps determine city councils and school districts. Ballots are mailed July 16 and must be postmarked by Aug. 3.
Painters strikes end with major wage wins Jun 30, 2021 After weeks of escalating strike action, Painters Local 10 reached a deal that if ratified will raise compensation by $3.50 to $4 an hour.
Nowhere to go but up: Vancouver sheet metal workers win a union Jun 30, 2021 Working long hours in unsafe conditions for near minimum wage, a crew of Vancouver sheet metal workers vote to unionize.
How working people and unions fared in the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature Jun 30, 2021 Washington State Labor Council will soon report on the 2021 legislative session. Judging by a draft version, it was a good session for labor.
Most Labor Day picnics cancelled Jun 30, 2021 NW Oregon Labor Council and Lane County CLC picnics are cancelled, but the SW Washington and Cowlitz-Wahkiakum picnic is going forward.
How working people and unions fared in the 2021 session of the Oregon Legislature Jun 30, 2021 This year as always, Oregon labor unions asked lawmakers to make life better for working people in big and small ways.
ATU Local 757 members elect new VP Jun 30, 2021 Members re-elect Shirley Block and Mary Longoria, and replace longtime officer Jon Hunt with TriMet station agent Frederick Casey.
CBS’ Tough As Nails casting Season 4 Jun 30, 2021 The reality show celebrates hard-working men and women who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty.
Labor peace at TriMet? Jun 30, 2021 With a new general manager at TriMet, an era of antagonism between the transit agency and its union may have come to a close.
Belinda Reagan closes the book on decades of involvement Jun 30, 2021 Reagan was president of Portland Federation of School Professionals, AFT Local 111, representing 1,400 staff at Portland Public Schools.
