Northwest Labor Press

Richards elected to third term as head of OPEIU Local 11

Apr 1, 2011

Mike Richards was re-elected by acclamation to a third term as head of Office and Professional Employees Local 11.

Oregon AFSCME recommits to message of solidarity

Apr 1, 2011

At Oregon AFSCME’s convention, delegates approved a new media fund and a strengthened political fund.

Unions raise $15,995 for MDA

Apr 1, 2011

Union members collected $15,995 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the 22nd annual Labor Bowl Challenge.

Oregon Legislature passes unemployment extension

Apr 1, 2011

Two bills signed March 24 will extend unemployment benefits to Oregonians still looking for work.

Columbian newspaper boycott presses forward

Apr 1, 2011

A month-old union boycott of the Columbian newspaper called has gotten the attention of publisher Scott Campbell.

Buy America policy boosts manufacturing

Apr 1, 2011

Union ironworkers and electricians at United Streetcar in Clackamas were in the spotlight March 21 as U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stopped by.

Elevator Constructors Local 23 elects new business rep

Mar 18, 2011

Mike Bodendorfer defeated three others to succeed Frank Regalado as business representative.

High school students get lessons in pipe trades at UA training center

Mar 18, 2011

Plumbers and Fitters Local 290 has opened its training center to students from the Tigard-Tualatin School District.

Oregon Legislature one third of the way through

Mar 18, 2011

Several bills backed by organized labor are progressing through the legislative process. Others are still at the starting line.

Bills banning collective bargaining are buried

Mar 18, 2011

Washington State Labor Council is tracking dozens of bills that could help or harm union members and working people.