Portland ironworker killed in crane mishap in Seattle May 1, 2019 An ironworker from Seattle Local 86 was also killed in the accident at Google’s new campus project.
Plasterers Local 82 showcase their work for visiting architects Apr 30, 2019 Apprentices demonstrated historical restoration, venetian plastering, stuccoing, and more.
Former IBEW business manager Ed Barnes honored as “First Citizen” of Clark County, Washington Apr 30, 2019 Barnes is the first union official to receive the Community Foundation’s exemplary citizenship award.
Two years after a horrifying bridge accident, Abhe & Svoboda still hasn’t paid any fine Apr 16, 2019 The company that received OSHA’s biggest fine in years is still bidding on new ODOT bridge work.
Time to ban a slow-moving killer Apr 16, 2019 The daughter of a union plumber wants to end the occupational disease that claimed her father.
Trump’s new NAFTA: Is America’s trade policy at a crossroads? Apr 16, 2019 When Portland Congressman Earl Blumenauer learned he’d be the new chair of a House trade subcommittee, the first call he made was to Oregon AFL-CIO president Tom Chamberlain.
Multnomah County takes on wage theft Apr 16, 2019 The county could soon draft union reps to help with enforcement.
Union ‘super heroes’ turn out for MDA bowl Apr 16, 2019 A record 139 bowlers representing nine union-sponsored teams raised $8,441.
Plumbers & Fitters Local 290 apprentices test their skills at annual contest Apr 16, 2019 About 100 apprentices competed, and the top finishers in each discipline will take part in the Western Regional Apprentice Contest this June in Idaho.
