Retirement Unions ask Congress to let distressed pensions trim retiree benefits May 1, 2013 10 million workers are covered by multiemployer pensions, but at least half are in serious trouble
Politics 2013 shaping up to be an active legislative session for Oregon labor May 1, 2013 Lawmakers pass a bill barring public sector union-busting.
Union Democracy Jeff Klatke elected president of Oregon AFSCME May 1, 2013 He succeeds Gary Gillespie, who did not seek re-election.
Jobs Kaiser Permenente dental hygienists protest May 1, 2013 More protests are planned over a plan to eliminate periodontal hygienists.
Politics Sizemore files bankruptcy to skirt paying unions May 1, 2013 The longtime union foe faces millions in damages as a repeat violator of ballot initiative laws
Politics Union activist takes a run at Hillsboro School Board seat May 1, 2013 AFT member Jaime Rodriguez is an employment specialist at PCC.
Politics First crop of Labor Candidate School grads run for public office May 1, 2013 Oregon unions are training up members to run for office
Politics Portland-area labor endorsements for May 21 election May 1, 2013 Portland fluoridation fails to get 2/3 at NOLC, but labor endorses Metro levy, school board races
Jobs Five protesters arrested at Salem mail processing facility May 1, 2013 About 100 union members will lose jobs if the Salem plant closes in June.
Union Organizing Conflict at KBOO sparks effort to unionize Apr 23, 2013 Workers want into CWA Local 7901 after the board moves to make them “at-will” employees.