Politics

Lawmakers will push to lessen outsourcing, put trades to work, and divest from Wall Street banks.

AFSCME 189, the largest City union, backs Jefferson Smith, while IBEW 48 favors Eileen Brady.

Local 189 added its name to a list of union locals endorsing Steve Novick and Mary Nolan.

Up to 80 percent of Americans oppose the Supreme Court decision.

Proposals in Congress would end Saturday delivery and overnight delivery of First-Class mail.

The four unions have taken no action yet in mayor’s race.

The state labor fed also issues early endorsement for labor commissioner.

The amendment would overturn the Supreme Court's Citizen United ruling.

Oregon’s state treasurer appears to have responded to SEIU’s appeal to bargain better terms.

Laborers Local 483 went before Portland City Council Nov. 16 … and got about the usual response.

Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the first joint appearance of the 2012 Portland mayor campaign.

The union that represents Oregon City public employees is backing Jim Nicita as he faces a recall effort.

Rep. Peter DeFazio and Sen. Tom Harkin introduce a bill Nov. 3 to tax Wall Street trading activity.

Washington said “yes” to Costco, “no” to Tim Eyman; Ohio restored collective bargaining rights.

State Rep. Val Hoyle of Eugene is named the Oregon AFL-CIO’s “Legislator of the Year.”

Bob Carroll succeeds Ed Barnes on the Vancouver Public Facilities District board of directors.

NOLC also backs measures in West Linn and Beaverton.

Washington voters decide Nov. 8 whether to privatize liquor stores as Costco proposes.

Unionists hear a call to fight back in 2012 and make Wall Street pay.

Delegates debate but make no endorsement in Oregon's 1st Congressional District.