Politics

On the agenda: Columbia River Crossing, public sector union-busting, prevailing wage, and PERS.

Sometimes a bad deal is worse than no deal.

Clackamas River Water District has become so dysfunctional,workers say board must go.

Union support helped the incumbent Labor Commissioner win re-election.

Ken Allen, Michael Rose, Felisa Hagins and Ben Stange go before Senate for approval.

The Senate is paralyzed by filibuster. Now, some are pushing a simple reform: Let the debate begin

It was a good election year for labor in state and federal races.

Unions take stands on taxation, marriage equality

Labor mounts ground game after foes pour money into county races

Romney encourages workplace electioneering by owners

It's been a rough four years for union members, and workers in general.

Top priority is governor's race, but labor backs same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization too.

Priorities including re-electing Brown and Avakian and ending the corporate kicker.

A BOLI survey sets wage rates on public construction projects, but Starr says it's out of whack.

Meanwhile, 2012 Democratic platform affirms worker rights, but sends a mixed message on trade.

The three labor organizations aren't recommending any candidate in the mayoral race.

This year in Oregon, as many as two dozen union members are candidates for public office.

It would make the state more attractive to business, Bruce Starr tells radio host Lars Larson.

The measure funding school repairs is backed by police, fire, teachers and city and county unions.

The local represents City workers who maintain streets, parks, and water treatment.