Northwest Labor Press

Big wins in Washington for labor

Nov 15, 2016

All 12 statewide candidates backed by the Washington State Labor Council won office, and every one of its endorsed measures passed.

Swing state union voters back billionaire

Nov 15, 2016

Trump’s win – supported by a third of union members, could lead to tax cuts for the rich and a national Right-to-Work law.

To our union volunteers: Thank You!

Nov 15, 2016

Volunteers from more than 30 Oregon unions knocked on 100,000 doors, made 260,000 phone calls, and handed out 2,800 worksite fliers.

Merkley hires new labor liaison

Nov 15, 2016

Dan Mahr, a former Working America field rep, succeeds Ed Hall as labor liaison for Oregon’s junior U.S. senator.

Washington farmworkers union ends boycott of Driscolls, Sakuma

Nov 14, 2016

Sakuma Brothers agreed to recognize and bargain with a farmworkers union.

Washington election results

Nov 8, 2016

Here are the union-endorsed races in Washington we’re following on Election Night.

Oregon election results

Nov 8, 2016

Here are the union-endorsed races in Oregon we’re following on Election Night

2016 Election: Ballot measures around the country

Nov 8, 2016

Here are the ballot measures we’ll be watching tonight. Minimum wage increases and paid sick leave Minimum wage increases are on the ballot in Arizona, Colorado, Maine, and Washington — and two of them also would

Portland City Council looks at public campaign finance system to magnify the voice of small donors

Nov 4, 2016

Backed by unions and community groups, Commissioner Amanda Fritz hopes to pass it by the end of the year.

Big night: A preview of what’s at stake November 8

Nov 1, 2016

In the Northwest and around the country, working people have a lot at stake on Election Night.