Collective Bargaining ATU-TriMet conflict accelerates Jan 15, 2013 Both sides are gearing up for battle in the workplace, court, the Capitol, and in public opinion.
National Merkley: Time is now to reform Senate filibuster rules Jan 15, 2013 Senators Merkley and Udall say they have the votes to reform the filibuster.
Collective Bargaining Standoff at grain terminals: ILWU at work, but without contract Jan 2, 2013 For ILWU, grain export troubles started in Longview.
In Memoriam Richard Martin, 1948-2012 Jan 1, 2013 The career Boeing machinist was longtime recording secretary of Lodge 63.
In Memoriam Bill Fitzgerald, 1926-2012 Jan 1, 2013 The AFL-CIO field rep helped union campaigns throughout the Northwest.
Analysis 2012 in review: A labor lookback Dec 31, 2012 From Chicago teachers to a lame duck right-to-work bill, 2012 had successes and setbacks for labor
Comment Lame duck season Dec 26, 2012 If Michigan can become a right-to-work state, every state is in jeopardy.
National Labor to Congress: Don’t fall for ‘fiscal bluff’ Dec 26, 2012 Sometimes a bad deal is worse than no deal.
Workers Rights Portland to discuss paid sick leave proposal in January Dec 26, 2012 With flu season in full swing, the issue couldn’t be timelier.
Jobs Oregon State Capitol becomes Niketown for a day Dec 26, 2012 Building trades and the Oregon AFL-CIO support the tax method freeze for big companies.