Jobs Low pay causing problems recruiting and retaining state workers Jun 2, 2023 There are now nearly 9,000 vacancies across state agencies in Oregon, and 9% of budgeted positions are currently vacant.
In Memoriam Steve Hillesland 1947-2023 Jun 2, 2023 The retired union representative of Machinists District Lodge 24 died May 2 at the Portland VA Medical Center at the age of 76.
Oregon Labor legislator Paul Holvey faces recall backed by UFCW Local 555 Jun 2, 2023 The effort comes after Holvey stymied UFCW’s priority legislation, a bill to require cannabis companies to sign labor peace agreements.
Comment Bring back wage boards Jun 2, 2023 Wage boards — created by state or local governments — recommend minimum standards for wages, benefits, working conditions, and training.
Comment Discord in Concord: Erasing ‘The Rebel Girl’ Jun 2, 2023 New Hampshire is removing a historical marker honoring labor heroine Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. As erasure of labor’s story, it fits a pattern.
People The power to elevate Jun 2, 2023 In January, April Sims became Washington’s top labor leader. She shared the story of her rise with the Labor Press.
Culture A QUEST FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY May 17, 2023 Interviews with 12 local construction tradeswomen reveals, no surprise: They want the same chance to succeed.
Analysis ECONOMY: Inflation drops to 4.9% May 17, 2023 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.
Collective Bargaining Painters win $9.66 over three years in new contract May 17, 2023 For the second time in a row, Painters Local 10 obtained historic pay raises for members. Readiness to strike made all the difference.
Oregon Lawmakers end Oregon’s lowest-in-nation OSHA penalties May 17, 2023 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.