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This union-focused ballot guide for Southwest Washington keeps it simple: It only lists candidates who have at least one union endorsement.

Tenants rights advocates are petitioning for a Multnomah County initiative to provide free legal representation for tenants facing eviction.

Well before the latest fiasco, AFSCME member Catherine McMullen had concerns about Clackamas County elections.

Oregon labor notched mostly wins in the 2022 primary election, particularly in the races that were the highest priority.

Oregon unions looked celebrate a night of electoral victories when this issue went to press May 17, election night.

Starbucks’ boss says only nonunion stores will get raises. Lawmakers called him out for his attempts to dissuade unionizing.

Workers organizing at Amazon, Starbucks, REI, Seattle game maker Paizo, and the animation studio Titmouse recently visited the President.

The Washington State Labor Council has awarded state lawmakers scored for their votes in the 2022 session.

John Sweeney, 82, is a former union officer with Laborers Local 483 and is running for Oregon governor in the Democratic primary.

Oregon voters have a lot of choices. This is a guide to which candidates want—and deserve—the support of union members and working people.