Health Care Congressman Conyers to speak in favor of ‘single payer’ in Oregon Jan 21, 2011 Supporters will strategize Jan. 29 how to support a single payer bill in Oregon.
Collective Bargaining Major union contracts coming up for negotiation in 2011 Jan 21, 2011 Employers — both private and public sector — propose takebacks in a bad economy.
Collective Bargaining ATU dispute with TriMet persists; conciliator called in Jan 21, 2011 Before leaving office, Gov. Kulongoski asked a state conciliator to help resolve the dispute.
Oregon Unions prepare to defend working families agenda in Salem Jan 21, 2011 Oregon’s citizen legislature convenes Feb. 1.
Union Organizing St. Charles Medical Center workers vote by slim majority to join SEIU Jan 21, 2011 Workers voted 255 to 251.
Collective Bargaining UNITE HERE warns of possible labor disputes at Northwest hotels Jan 21, 2011 Union contracts expire this summer at a number of Portland and Seattle hotels.
Collective Bargaining Union pilots at Evergreen Airlines authorize strike Jan 21, 2011 Union pilots voted to strike if no agreement is reached. Bargaining has been going on for six years.
Trade Korea trade deal draws protests in Portland, Eugene Jan 21, 2011 A Korean unionist tells protesters the deal also weaken labor’s hand in South Korea.
Workers Rights Fired teacher at Portland French School reinstated Jan 21, 2011 A federal judge ordered French citizen Patricia Raclot be offered her job back.
Building Community Plumbers Local 290 defend ‘broomball’ title from Fire Fighters Jan 21, 2011 The event promotes residential fire sprinkler systems as a life-saver.