Workers Rights Blueberry growers fined for minimum wage violations, but Avakian cries foul Sep 4, 2012 Back pay and civil penalties total $240,000 for violating the rights of 1,100 workers.
Jobs Developers agree proposed Wood Village casino will be built union Sep 4, 2012 Voters would first have to approve allowing a private casino just east of Portland.
Jobs Huts for the homeless, and handcuffs to hardhats Aug 30, 2012 Oregon unions will train state prison inmates, and build shelters for homeless.
Collective Bargaining Dosha union effort comes to an end Aug 21, 2012 A five-store local chain of Aveda-branded salons is nonunion once again.
Comment Restore an economy that works for the middle class Aug 14, 2012 A message to labor from U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)
Comment This Labor Day, remember: Work connects us all Aug 14, 2012 People who work for a living are all on the same side.
Workers Rights Jobs with Justice merges with American Rights at Work Aug 14, 2012 With the failure of the Employee Free Choice Act, American Rights at Work needed new direction.
People Portland Jobs with Justice leader Margaret Butler stepping down Aug 14, 2012 Her replacement is Karly Edwards, a longtime UNITE HERE organizer.
Trade Senator Wyden gets an earful at TPP town hall Aug 14, 2012 Up to 200 turned out on a work day at a listening session about a secret Pacific Rim trade deal.
Buy Union Danner Boots made by UFCW members Aug 14, 2012 A Portland factory makes work, outdoor, and military boots.