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Politics

Not just endorsements and political involvement, but ratings, follow-up, and holding politicians accountable.

Oregon

Labor’s chance to send a nurse to Salem

Oct 6, 2022

Filling Betsy Johnson’s former seat with a solid unionist would be a big win for labor advocates in Oregon.

Clark County

A Union Guide to Washington’s August 2022 primary

Jul 13, 2022

This union-focused ballot guide for Southwest Washington keeps it simple: It only lists candidates who have at least one union endorsement.

Multnomah County

County ballot measure would provide lawyers to tenants facing eviction

Jun 29, 2022

Tenants rights advocates are petitioning for a Multnomah County initiative to provide free legal representation for tenants facing eviction.

Politics

Cure for Clackamas County ballot box blunders: Vote out the county clerk

Jun 1, 2022

Well before the latest fiasco, AFSCME member Catherine McMullen had concerns about Clackamas County elections.

Oregon

Oregon primary election results

Jun 1, 2022

Oregon labor notched mostly wins in the 2022 primary election, particularly in the races that were the highest priority.

Politics

Oregon primary early results

May 18, 2022

Oregon unions looked celebrate a night of electoral victories when this issue went to press May 17, election night. 

Politics

Senators to CEO Schultz: Stop your union-busting

May 18, 2022

Starbucks’ boss says only nonunion stores will get raises. Lawmakers called him out for his attempts to dissuade unionizing.

Politics

From warehouse to White house

May 18, 2022

Workers organizing at Amazon, Starbucks, REI, Seattle game maker Paizo, and the animation studio Titmouse recently visited the President.

Politics

Washington State Labor Council ranks lawmakers

May 18, 2022

The Washington State Labor Council has awarded state lawmakers scored for their votes in the 2022 session.

Politics

One-time union steward runs for governor

May 4, 2022

John Sweeney, 82, is a former union officer with Laborers Local 483 and is running for Oregon governor in the Democratic primary.

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