Politics Archives - Page 15 of 34

Candidates supported by the NW Oregon Labor Council do well on election night

Nov 18, 2014

NOLC won four of five races that it was involved in

Labor-endorsed charter change passes in Clark County

Nov 18, 2014

Otherwise, it was a tough night for labor unions in Southwest Washington

Oregon bucks national trend, elects labor-friendly pols

Nov 18, 2014

No statewide or Congressional race was even close

A labor look at Election 2014

Nov 3, 2014

Nationwide, labor loses on candidates, wins on measures Voters give Senate to GOP and reelect antiunion governors, but favor minimum wage and sick days

Knocking on Doors with Working America

Oct 15, 2014

AFL-CIO’s electoral ground game in Oregon relies on the patient legwork of door-to-door discussions

Worker advocate Kyle Allen runs for Hillsboro City Council

Oct 15, 2014

The Working America field operations director is a graduate of the Oregon Labor Candidate School

A labor union look at the ballot in Washington

Oct 15, 2014

WSLC wants a pro-worker majority to retake the state senate

SW Washington Labor Council backs Clark County charter change

Oct 15, 2014

Amendment would add two members to County Commission, cut its pay, and allow initiatives

Fund schools, not tests: Portland teachers sponsor family fun in Pioneer Square

Oct 8, 2014

Teachers unions are throwing a party with free pumpkins, face-painting … and standardized tests.

At Oregon AFL-CIO, political activity kicks into high gear

Oct 1, 2014

Ballots will be mailed out Oct. 15 and are due back Nov. 4.