Politics Oregon unions endorse Ballot Measure 91 to legalize marijuana Oct 1, 2014 Most unions are taking no position, but UFCW and two AFSCME locals recommend a yes vote
Oregon A senator for the working class Sep 17, 2014 In his first 6-year term, Jeff Merkley has proven to be one of organized labor’s closest allies
Politics Kitzhaber appoints new round of unionists to state boards Sep 12, 2014 The volunteer boards advise state agencies or oversee state institutions
Politics Top two, take two: Centrist millionaires put a post-partisan primary before Oregon voters, again Sep 2, 2014 Most unions are mobilizing to oppose Measure 90, but Oregon Working Families Party is for it
Oregon Unionist runs for seat in Oregon Legislature Aug 12, 2014 Scott Mills of Painters Local 1094 challenges GOP incumbent Vic Gilliam in south Clackamas County
Oregon Marijuana legalization heading for the Oregon ballot, with likely union support Jul 1, 2014 Meanwhile, paid petitioners go on strike at competing legalization campaign
Politics Labor gets seat on Portland’s utility reform task force Jun 30, 2014 Blue-ribbon commission will come up with reforms to City water and sewer bureaus
Politics Washington State Labor Council issues political endorsements Jun 30, 2014 State labor federation backs challenger to SW Washington Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler
Clark County IBEW leader takes office as Clark County Commissioner Jun 18, 2014 GOP commissioners Madore and Mielke appointed Ed Barnes to spite Democrat Craig Pridemore
Politics Labor tallies a raft of wins in local primary elections Jun 4, 2014 Labor stopped the Bull Run Takeover, saved two incumbents, and sent a union rep to the state house