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Workers Rights

Contractors stuck with bill for subcontractor wage theft

Oct 7, 2022

Washington ordered a quarter million dollars in back pay and penalties for prevailing wage violations by 360 Sheet Metal.

Oregon

Stephenson: Labor laws mean little without enforcement

Oct 7, 2022

Christina Stephenson says heightening BOLI’s wage theft enforcement will be a top priority if she’s elected as labor commissioner.

Culture

For a Portland fire fighter, pipe dreams now reality

Oct 7, 2022

Backed by their union, Portland fire fighters debuted a pipe and drums troupe that has now played played dozens of engagements.

Union Organizing

Machinists battle de-cert effort at Pierce Pacific

Oct 7, 2022

Machinists Local Lodge 1005 and District Lodge W24 are reminding Pierce-Pacific workers of the benefits of union representation.

Union Organizing

Doormakers decide it’s time for a union

Oct 7, 2022

The Millworkers United organizing campaign at Pacific Architectural Wood Products was set in motion over after-work beers.

Union Organizing

Seattle shipyard painters unionize on the heels of Portland election

Oct 7, 2022

Specialty Finishes workers in both cities are now represented by Painters Local 10, which is preparing to bargain a first contract.

Union Organizing

Another Northwest newspaper goes union

Oct 7, 2022

Workers at The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington, voted 19-0 to affiliate with the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild.

Union Organizing

Voodoo Doughnut workers unionize in second attempt

Oct 7, 2022

The vote came after a previous union campaign in 2021 ended in a 9-9 tie, meaning a loss for the union. But after a year, the tide shifted.

Union Organizing

Union spreads at New Seasons

Oct 7, 2022

Workers at the Woodstock store say they were inspired by the New Seasons Labor Union’s recent victory at the Seven Corners market.

Oregon

Unions back recall of Coos Bay hospital board

Oct 7, 2022

Decisions to close a psychiatric ward and hire a CEO previously convicted of fraud sparked community outrage.

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