Northwest Labor Press

During the 2022 election season, union backing was the decisive factor in hard-fought competitions like the race for Oregon governor.

The proposed bargaining unit covers all 37 non-management workers at the Burgerville at Southeast 26th and Powell Blvd.

Workers at North Portland and Beaverton branches of grocery chain New Seasons are seeking to affiliate with the New Seasons Labor Union.

A group of 19 workers at Afuri Ramen + Dumpling in downtown Portland say they want wage increases and safety improvements.

The company collects items that typical curbside recycling programs don’t accept, like batteries, lightbulbs, plastic film and more.

The vote came after about seven months of bargaining and a handful of rallies AFSCME staged outside county facilities.

Ratified in late October, it’s the fourth Providence contract to be approved this year, and three more are still being negotiated.

The strike involving more than 100 stores was timed for the day Starbucks launched its annual “red cup” holiday promotion.

After seven months of bargaining, workers across three City of Portland bureaus have signaled they’re willing to strike.

Unions representing grocery workers say the outsized payout could destroy the nation’s number two grocery chain.