Supreme Court delivers blow to union movement Jul 3, 2018 Ruling 5-4 in Janus vs. AFSCME, the court says union-represented public employees don’t have to pay anything to the union.
Untangling Trump’s trade policy Jul 3, 2018 Given Trump’s habit of contradictory statements, tweeted policy announcements and reversals, and personal spats with foreign heads of state, it can be hard to keep up.
Longview dock worker killed when ship line snapped Jul 3, 2018 One other worker was killed, and two injured.
Incumbent slate re-elected at ATU Local 757 Jul 3, 2018 At the top of the slate, Shirley Block was re-elected with 55 percent of the vote, outpolling four challengers.
NOLC Labor Appreciation Night raises $9,100 for LCSA Jul 3, 2018 Top award at the well-attended event went to Keith Edwards, retired business manager of IBEW Local 48.
Roofers Local 49 re-elects Russ Garnett to third term Jul 3, 2018 Garnett ran unopposed for a third term as business manager.
LIFT passengers support unions too Jul 2, 2018 Workers at TriMet LIFT are bargaining for a new contract, but it’s not going well.
Teamsters reach deal at UPS Jul 2, 2018 If ratified, a new five-year nationwide contract will cover 260,000 workers.
Western States OPEIU Pension moves to cut benefits Jun 12, 2018 Without a 30% pension cut, the fund will be insolvent in 18 years.
