Northwest Labor Press

Why workers fell out of love with Boeing

Mar 18, 2011

In the last 15 years, Boeing downsized, reorganized, merged, digitalized, and outsourced. The result: Employees are disenchanted and less committed to the company.

Portland school teachers ratify new contract

Mar 18, 2011

A belt-tightening union contract wasn’t good enough for well-connected critics at a March 7 school board meeting.

Hundreds rally in Salem for jobs and solidarity

Mar 18, 2011

Oregon AFL-CIO sponsored a March 7 “Jobs Rally” on the Oregon Capitol steps

The new face of labor? Dosha Salon votes whether to unionize

Mar 18, 2011

Dosha Salon and Spa could become the first salon in Portland to go union in recent times.

Wisconsin governor’s union-busting ignites national backlash

Mar 18, 2011

The uprising began Feb. 11 when Republican Scott Walker proposed a law to strip public employees of collective bargaining rights.

Danner Boot lays off 90

Mar 4, 2011

Most of those let go were members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555.

Postal workers, customers testify before Workers’ Rights Board

Mar 4, 2011

A Workers’ Rights Board panel recommended the U.S. Postal Service hire more letter carriers and clerks.

Building trades miffed at Metro for bypassing Shiprack

Mar 4, 2011

Building trades unions are miffed that the Metro Council didn’t appoint Bob Shiprack to a vacant seat in District 6.

Labor leaders attend Obama Intel visit

Mar 4, 2011

A dozen plus Oregon labor leaders attended President Barack Obama’s Feb. 18 “winning the future” speech at Intel Corp. in Hillsboro.

Mr. President: Americans can’t afford job-killing trade deals

Mar 4, 2011

Outside President Obama’s Feb. 18 visit to Intel, activists picketed to remind him of his pledge to halt NAFTA-style trade treaties.