Northwest Labor Press

Union busters file disclosures at Schoolhouse Electric

Jan 4, 2023

Whatever they were paid, the consultants failed in their mission: Workers voted to unionize with IBEW Local 48 in August.

Judge tosses lawsuit against heat/smoke rules

Jan 4, 2023

A federal judge has dismissed a business group lawsuit that challenged new rules protecting Oregon workers from heat and smoke.

Hot chocolate. Warm winter coats. And a chance to climb into Engine 8.

Dec 14, 2022

Students at Marshall Elementary in Vancouver got a visit from fire fighters—and Santa Claus—Dec. 6 as part of a union effort to provide coats for kids.

Biden and Congress force a contract on rail workers

Dec 14, 2022

History may remember the episode as a betrayal by the man who pledged to be the most pro-union president in U.S. history.

Minimum wage rises in 23 states

Dec 14, 2022

Meanwhile, the federal minimum wage – which is all there is in 20 states – has been stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009.

Workers launch union drive at New Avenues For Youth

Dec 14, 2022

Three dozen workers and supporters marched into the nonprofit’s offices in downtown Portland on Dec. 6, demanding voluntary union recognition.

More nurses go union at Bend hospital

Dec 14, 2022

The St. Charles Health System nurses provide home health and hospice care for patients in Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond.

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Union busters file disclosures at Schoolhouse Electric

Judge tosses lawsuit against heat/smoke rules

Hot chocolate. Warm winter coats. And a chance to climb into Engine 8.

Biden and Congress force a contract on rail workers

Minimum wage rises in 23 states

Workers launch union drive at New Avenues For Youth

More nurses go union at Bend hospital

Pierce Pacific workers decertify from union

Workers unionize at two more New Seasons stores

Tillamook workers stay union