Northwest Labor Press

Kotek names labor liaison

Jan 18, 2023

Bob Livingston, who spent the last 20 years at the Oregon State Fire Fighters Council, will serve as Kotek’s legislative director and labor liaison.

Oregon building trades leader will advise the Federal Reserve Bank

Jan 18, 2023

Robert Camarillo will be the only representative of labor on the council, serving along a group of mostly business executives.

PDX tells service contractors to increase PTO

Jan 18, 2023

More than 1,000 service workers at Portland International Airport will get a bump in their paid time off accrual this summer.

Sotomayor steps in as business manager at Laborers 483

Jan 18, 2023

The public sector LiUNA local is currently preparing for a strike at its biggest unit: the City of Portland.

Cottrill and Wimmer contend for NOLC top office

Jan 18, 2023

Executive secretary-treasurer, a full-time staff position, has been vacant since Thomas Mosher left in November.

Sheet metal strike ends, employer court date nears

Jan 18, 2023

Sheet Metal Local 16 says the strike brought attention to the company’s anti-union conduct and led to more regulatory scrutiny on the employer.

2023: New Year, New Worker Protections

Jan 18, 2023

Several key laws championed by the Oregon labor movement went into effect this month, affirming Oregon’s reputation of being “Union Strong.”

Presents from Partners: Union family and allies step up in support

Jan 18, 2023

Through collective action, LCSA was able to serve almost 200 families and 500 children during this year’s Presents from Partners event.

Why have prices been rising so much?

Jan 18, 2023

And why is the Federal Reserve focused on holding down wages, when it’s prices that are driving inflation?

Rethinking the Dream

Jan 13, 2023

Rooted in Christian morality and a class-conscious awareness of power, King knew his dream could only be achieved with a change in the economic system.