Northwest Labor Press

There are now nearly 9,000 vacancies across state agencies in Oregon, and 9% of budgeted positions are currently vacant.

The retired union representative of Machinists District Lodge 24 died May 2 at the Portland VA Medical Center at the age of 76.

The effort comes after Holvey stymied UFCW’s priority legislation, a bill to require cannabis companies to sign labor peace agreements.

Wage boards — created by state or local governments — recommend minimum standards for wages, benefits, working conditions, and training.

New Hampshire is removing a historical marker honoring labor heroine Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. As erasure of labor’s story, it fits a pattern.

In January, April Sims became Washington’s top labor leader. She shared the story of her rise with the Labor Press.

Interviews with 12 local construction tradeswomen reveals, no surprise: They want the same chance to succeed.

Though high by some measures, it’s the lowest it’s been since June 2021, and well below the recent peak of 9.1% in June 2022.

For the second time in a row, Painters Local 10 obtained historic pay raises for members. Readiness to strike made all the difference.

A bill to toughen OSHA penalties is on its way to Governor Kotek’s desk after committee room drama and a failed GOP attempt to gut the bill.