Northwest Labor Press

USW reaches deal to end ATI lockout

Mar 1, 2016

New hires won’t get pension benefits under the deal between USW and ATI.

Portland-area labor unions weigh in on May 17 primary races

Mar 1, 2016

NOLC and AFSCME decide not to take sides between Wheeler and Bailey for mayor.

IBEW 48: More diverse than it used to be

Mar 1, 2016

A new online video by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) calls attention to diversity in Portland-headquartered Local 48. Local 48 was an all-white all-male union until 1941, but today, about one in five are

Nabisco wants to end Bakers’ pension

Mar 1, 2016

BCTGM says it won’t agree to end the pension. The previous contract expired Feb. 29.

Construction charter school in East Multnomah County to close

Mar 1, 2016

Enrollment dwindled at union-backed ACE Academy, and the Carpenters needed the space.

Oregon set to have nation’s highest minimum wage

Mar 1, 2016

The seven annual wage hikes start with a 25 or 50 cent rise this July 1.

Laborers Local 483 finalizes deal with City of Portland over Parks & Rec permatemps

Feb 25, 2016

By October, 130 more workers at Portland rec centers will have union wages and benefits.

Free trader Kurt Schrader meets local labor about TPP

Feb 24, 2016

Schrader says it’s foolish for labor to target fast track Democrats.

Oregon minimum wage raise speeding to passage

Feb 17, 2016

The bill would raise wages by 2022 to $14.75, $13.50, and $12.50 in different parts of the state.

New business manager at Insulators Local 36

Feb 17, 2016

Caudle succeeds Stan Danielson, who retired after 30 years at the helm.