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Laborers’ Ben Nelson new Oregon AFL-CIO organizer

Nelson, a dedicated union organizer, was most recently Laborers Local 737 business manager.

’Fighting Machinist’ completes Hood to Coast route … in a wheelchair

ALS doesn’t stop Sam Beekman’s quest for adventure.

New UO LERC instructor: Sarah Laslett

Laslett most recently directed the Washington State Labor Education and Research Center.

Painters and tapers training center hires Phelps as new coordinator

Phelps' experience is in training electrical workers

Longtime Local 10 member Bill Regan retires as apprentice coordinator

Regan, 62, has been the coordinator since 2002.

Portland Jobs with Justice’ new director: Diana Pei Wu

With more than two decades experience as an activist, Wu has a sizable movement résumé.

NOLC Labor Appreciation Night recognizes contributions to labor and community

A record crowd of nearly 300 donates a record $4,400 to benefit Labor ‘s Community Service Agency

BCTGM International taps Bakers Local 114 rep Shad Clark

Darren Hamann will replace Clark at Local 114

New apprenticeship coordinator at Roofers Local 49

Joel Gonzalez succeeds Clint Mapes as apprenticeship director at the Roofers Training Center.

‘Fighting Machinist’ Sam Beekman is in the battle of his life against ALS

Beekman, a Boeing machinist, will take part in the 3-mile Southwest Washington Walk to Defeat ALS

Wayne Morse Award goes to IBEW 48’s Joe Esmonde

The award, for integrity and passion, was presented by the Democratic Party of Oregon

John Mohlis lands Compass Award from Port of Portland

John Mohlis, executive secretary of the Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council, received the Port of Portland’s 2014 Compass Award April 15 at...

Labor educator Lynn Feekin to retire

Feekin has been at University of Oregon 21 years

Labor attorney Susan Stoner retires after decades defending bus drivers

An important figure in Local 757, she also authored a series of historical mystery novels

OR AFL’s Elana Guiney leaves for governor’s office

She'll replace Duke Shepard, and her position will be filled by Russell Sanders and Graham Trainor

Lobbyist Mary Botkin to leave Oregon AFSCME after 31 years

Botkin plans to begin a practice as a contract lobbyist in Salem.

Labor stalwarts recognized by SW Washington Labor Roundtable

IBEW Local 48 is honored as "union of the year"

Labor attorney Christine Frost recognized by OTLA

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association presented the award at its annual convention in August.

Bend letter carrier receives ‘Hero of the Year’ award from union

Steve Filson of NALC Branch 1937 used CPR to save a victim of heart failure

Women of Vision award goes to NECA/IBEW Training Center’s Bridget Quinn

Quinn works to recruit new electrical apprentices, including women and minorities

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