Labor tallies election wins in Southwest Washington Nov 17, 2021 In the Nov. 2 election, all but one of the city and school board candidates endorsed by the SW Washington Central Labor Council won office.
IBEW 48: $9 in raises, and an end to marijuana testing Nov 5, 2021 The new agreement covers inside wiremen — about 3,900 Local 48 members, plus travelers from other IBEW locals working in the jurisdiction.
IATSE: Hollywood strike on hold pending vote on a tentative agreement Nov 5, 2021 A tentative agreement provides 3% raises and addresses union concerns about overwork and pay equity. Vote results will be announce Nov. 15.
Daimler Machinists: $4 raise plus essential worker bonus Nov 5, 2021 Four unions at the Portland truck plant ratified new five-year agreements that raise wages $4, and hold the line on health insurance costs.
Multnomah County votes for labor harmony Nov 5, 2021 At non-profit county contractors, union-busting is about to get a little harder.
Comic book workers of the world, unite! Nov 5, 2021 Workers at Portland-based Image Comics announced Nov. 1 that they’re forming a union Comic Book Workers United.
Bus drivers win raises up to $6 an hour Nov 5, 2021 At the school bus contractor for Portland Public Schools, about 300 workers won an immediate $6 an hour increase.
Workers authorize strike at Vancouver Public Schools Nov 5, 2021 Priority issues are inadequate pay and a short staffing crisis. They’ve been working without a contract since Aug. 31.
Kaiser unions are set to go on strike Nov. 15 Nov 5, 2021 Bargaining has rarely been so contentious at Kaiser, which for decades touted itself as a union partner and model employer.
Biden cabinet members walk the picket line Nov 5, 2021 Labor Secretary Marty Walsh visited Kellogg’s strikers, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack came out to a John Deere picket line.
