Northwest Labor Press

A game-changing AFL-CIO convention

Sep 20, 2013

We want to transform our union movement into a workers’ movement.

County workers union weighs in on Cogen resignation

Sep 20, 2013

AFSCME Local 88 won’t consider endorsing a replacement until early 2014.

ILWU leaves AFL-CIO

Sep 20, 2013

The longshore union cited jurisdictional disputes as part of the reason.

Union members disrupt right-to-work strategy session

Sep 20, 2013

A planning meeting by two anti-union think tanks had some uninvited guests.

Construction workers help nab bank robber

Sep 4, 2013

Scott Adams, a member of Roofers Local 49, was the first on the scene.

Gresham-Barlow campaign to pass construction bond levy says no to PLA

Sep 4, 2013

No levy will be endorsed without a project labor agreement, NOLC says

Roofers Local 49 gets flag from injured veteran

Sep 4, 2013

Injured Iraqi war veteran Sgt. Rob Boyce honored Roofers Local 49 with a special presentation at their union picnic Aug. 25 — an American flag that flew with U.S. soldiers in Iraq. For Sgt. Boyce,

Machinists’ motorcycle Guide Dog Dash brings in $4,000

Sep 4, 2013

Fifty-four motorcycle riders participated in the 7th annual Guide Dogs Dash Aug. 25, sponsored by Machinists Lodge 63 and IAM District W24. This year’s event was re-named the Richard Martin Memorial Guide Dog Dash in

Oregon building trades back Merkley for re-election

Sep 3, 2013

Delegates also commit to back construction projects and oppose two ballot measures

Unions, allies, march for jobs on 50th anniversary of March on Washington

Sep 3, 2013

Rallies were held simultaneously around the country