Not just endorsements and political involvement, but ratings, follow-up, and holding politicians accountable.
Oregon labor unions backed 55 candidates in 41 contested races in the May 15 primary. Here’s how they fared.
A union-focused look at the primary ballot, plus interviews with Val Hoyle and with five union-endorsed candidates for Portland City Council.
Hoyle talked about why she’s running, and what the labor bureau needs: More enforcers.
Smith talked about her background and her ideas for City Council.
Hardesty talked about her history of support for unions, her past differences with labor, and her ideas for City Council.
Smith talked about her background and her ideas for City Council.
DeGraw talked about her ideas for City Council.
Fish talked about battling Uber, his history as a New York labor lawyer, his relationships with labor, and much much more.
Democratic Party of Oregon’s Labor Caucus drew 160 to a four-hour event educating Democrats about labor.
Tired of waiting for politicians to deliver? With help from Oregon Labor Candidate School, union members are running for office themselves.
