Northwest Labor Press

Nelson, a dedicated union organizer, was most recently Laborers Local 737 business manager.

Four other versions of the measure were submitted in March, but have since been withdrawn.

A new bargaining session with a federal mediator is scheduled for Dec. 2.

The Oregon Democrat backs bills to diminish workers’ right to unionize or tack collective action.

All candidates ran unopposed and will serve four-year terms.

The two year deal raises wages to $15 an hour.

Instafab also threatened to fire other employees for talking with strikers.

The veil is off the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and it’s not pretty.

Commissioners vote to oppose any future oil, coal, or natural gas terminals in Portland.

Is union-made the ultimate hard-to-find gift? Maybe, but we’ve come up with a few ideas.