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UFCW files crop of ballot measures

Nov 16, 2023

The grocery union wants repeal of self-service gas, union neutrality at cannabis businesses, and legislative and hospital reforms.

Election results: Mostly wins for labor-backed candidates in SW Washington

Nov 16, 2023

The Southwest Washington Central Labor Council saw three of its four endorsed candidates win in Washington’s Nov. 7 election.

Holvey trounces UFCW recall effort

Oct 19, 2023

Local 555’s campaign to recall Eugene state representative Paul Holvey was rejected by 89.97% of voters Oct. 3.

Union Voter Guide to the SW Washington Election

Oct 19, 2023

Washington’s Nov. 7 general election covers local races for school board, city council, and special districts.

Teamster’s daughter

Oct 10, 2023

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Oregon’s lone Republican Congresswoman, is courting organized labor.

UFCW Local 555 takes aim at a top Oregon Democrat

Sep 14, 2023

Longtime labor legislator Paul Holvey faces an Oct. 3 recall election in House District 8 in Eugene.

UFCW lines up possible reform initiatives

Jun 16, 2023

Proposed measures could tighten ethics rules, bar secret caucus meetings, and institute public campaign finance.

Labor legislator Paul Holvey faces recall backed by UFCW Local 555

Jun 2, 2023

The effort comes after Holvey stymied UFCW’s priority legislation, a bill to require cannabis companies to sign labor peace agreements.

On the school board, a staunch unionist

May 5, 2023

They’re volunteer positions, but it matters who serves on school boards, says UO professor Gordon Lafer, an incumbent at Eugene’s 4J district.

Catching up with Christina

Nov 30, 2022

Worker-side labor attorney Christina Stephenson, Oregon’s next labor commissioner, describes her priorities for the job when she takes office next month.