Northwest Labor Press is an independent union-supported newspaper founded in 1900. Our print version is mailed twice a month to about 45,000 members of over three dozen local unions in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our online version has been maintained here since 1997.
Politics
Four unions endorse Novick, Nolan for seats on Portland City Council
The four unions have taken no action yet in mayor’s race.
AFL-CIO supports Bonamici in OR Congressional District 1
The state labor fed also issues early endorsement for labor commissioner.
Merkley backs constitutional amendment to regulate money in politics
The amendment would overturn the Supreme Court's Citizen United ruling.
U.S. Bank drops ATM fees for unemployed after union protest
Oregon’s state treasurer appears to have responded to SEIU’s appeal to bargain better terms.
Laborers get an audience with City authorities
Laborers Local 483 went before Portland City Council Nov. 16 … and got about the usual response.
Labor Council hosts first mayoral debate
Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the first joint appearance of the 2012 Portland mayor campaign.
AFSCME backs embattled Oregon City commissioner
The union that represents Oregon City public employees is backing Jim Nicita as he faces a recall effort.
‘Robin Hood Tax’ on Wall Street would generate $350 billion
Rep. Peter DeFazio and Sen. Tom Harkin introduce a bill Nov. 3 to tax Wall Street trading activity.
November 2011: Labor assesses election results
Washington said “yes” to Costco, “no” to Tim Eyman; Ohio restored collective bargaining rights.
AFL-CIO rates Oregon lawmakers
State Rep. Val Hoyle of Eugene is named the Oregon AFL-CIO’s “Legislator of the Year.”
IBEW organizer appointed to convention center board
Bob Carroll succeeds Ed Barnes on the Vancouver Public Facilities District board of directors.
Labor Council weighs in on Clackamas County urban renewal
NOLC also backs measures in West Linn and Beaverton.
They’re baaaack: Eyman, liquor privatization return to Washington ballot
Washington voters decide Nov. 8 whether to privatize liquor stores as Costco proposes.
Congressman Peter DeFazio: A Message to Labor
Unionists hear a call to fight back in 2012 and make Wall Street pay.
Top Dems debate, seeking Oregon AFL-CIO backing
Delegates debate but make no endorsement in Oregon's 1st Congressional District.
SW Washington CLC ends Columbian boycott; endorses city council pols
The newspaper was put on the boycott list in January after complaints of slant against unions and public employees.
Oregon AFL-CIO gears up for biennial convention
A Sept. 26-28 meeting of the state labor federation will draw some of the state's top political figures.
Backers withdraw anti-union petition
An anti-union ballot initiative was withdrawn by its sponsors. Backers didn’t respond to calls.
A dozen unions plan to boycott 2012 Democratic convention
Building trades unions are unhappy with the choice of anti-union North Carolina for the convention.
Avakian, Witt woo building trades unions
Building Trades unions meet on the Oregon coast to consider endorsements and set policy.
