Northwest Labor Press

Pacific Northwest ‘We Are One’ rallies draw thousands

Apr 15, 2011

Attacks on public employee collective bargaining drew protests in more than 1,000 cities April 2-8.

Dosha salon employees vote to join CWA 7901

Apr 15, 2011

Dosha Salon became the first local business of its kind to unionize March 30.

Congressman Wu says he’ll oppose Korea FTA

Apr 1, 2011

A teary-eyed U.S. Rep. David Wu thanked labor for standing with him, and announced his opposition to the Korean Free Trade Agreement.

GOP mounting attacks on unions nationwide

Apr 1, 2011

Statehouse Republicans are pushing bills to eliminate collective bargaining rights, end the prevailing wage and project labor agreements, and get rid of seniority protections.

Richards elected to third term as head of OPEIU Local 11

Apr 1, 2011

Mike Richards was re-elected by acclamation to a third term as head of Office and Professional Employees Local 11.

Oregon AFSCME recommits to message of solidarity

Apr 1, 2011

At Oregon AFSCME’s convention, delegates approved a new media fund and a strengthened political fund.

Unions raise $15,995 for MDA

Apr 1, 2011

Union members collected $15,995 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the 22nd annual Labor Bowl Challenge.

Oregon Legislature passes unemployment extension

Apr 1, 2011

Two bills signed March 24 will extend unemployment benefits to Oregonians still looking for work.

Columbian newspaper boycott presses forward

Apr 1, 2011

A month-old union boycott of the Columbian newspaper called has gotten the attention of publisher Scott Campbell.

Buy America policy boosts manufacturing

Apr 1, 2011

Union ironworkers and electricians at United Streetcar in Clackamas were in the spotlight March 21 as U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stopped by.