Politics

Smith Warner was well known in labor circles prior to joining Sen. Wyden’s staff in March 2009.

The ballot measure still goes into effect for hotel workers

"Not going to happen" says governor Jay Inslee

Retired union official threatened with lawsuit for speaking his mind at public meetings

If it gets more votes than an antiunion initiative, it would prevail

Genetic food labeling initiative I-522 fails

The local represents workers at Multnomah County.

Hospitals would have to do charity care, disclose prices and quality, charge fair rates, cap CEO pay

The Nov. 5 ballot measure would lift estimated 6,500 workers in transportation and hospitality

In special session, Oregon lawmakers cut $4.9 billion in pension benefits, $500M in business taxes

Four unionists are among 110 vying for 15 spots as charter “freeholders” in the Nov. 5 election

The Nov. 5 general election is a quiet one for NOLC.

Monsanto opposes the requirement to label genetically engineered foods.

AFSCME Local 88 won't consider endorsing a replacement until early 2014.

A planning meeting by two anti-union think tanks had some uninvited guests.

No levy will be endorsed without a project labor agreement, NOLC says

Business will be amply represented on the new governing boards.

Oregon's senior senator has a pro-labor voting record, but favors NAFTA-style trade deals

The Central Labor Council backed five for Vancouver City Council and mayor

Initiative would take control of water and sewer away from the City of Portland