Analysis Nesbitt discusses labor’s future, at union retirees conference Mar 14, 2012 The union movement has failed, says the former labor leader.
Politics More unions take action in Portland mayor’s race Mar 14, 2012 Eileen Brady has five labor endorsements, Charlie Hales has one, and Jefferson Smith has two.
Oregon Oregon AFL-CIO issues endorsements for May primary Mar 14, 2012 The AFL is standing by Mike Schaufler and Bob Jenson; most endorsees have no primary opponents.
Oregon Oregon Building Trades Council endorsements Mar 14, 2012 The building trades back Dwight Holton for attorney general and make picks for Oregon Legislature.
Local Columbia-Pacific Building Trades makes endorsements in local races Mar 14, 2012 The trades back Mary Nolan for Portland City Council and Dave Hunt for Clackamas County Chair.
Union Organizing University of Oregon faculty unionize Mar 14, 2012 The group of 1,900 will be jointly members of AFT and AAUP.
Clark County At Vancouver grain terminal, imported labor draws questions from lawmakers Mar 13, 2012 Hundreds of non-local construction workers are brought in to work on the Vancouver waterfront.
Collective Bargaining At TriMet Lift, Beaverton unit authorizes strike Mar 13, 2012 Workers reject an offer from contractor First Transit in which they’d lose ground over five years.
Oregon Oregon Legislature closes 2012 session after small-scale reforms Mar 7, 2012 A month-long session delivers no jobs program, but no big budget cuts either.
Local Labor council will sit out primary races for Portland mayor and City Council #1 Mar 2, 2012 Labor support was divided among frontrunners Eileen Brady, Charlie Hales, and Jefferson Smith.