Politics Sequester Out! Apr 16, 2013 At a ‘sit-in’ with U.S. lawmakers Bonamici and Schrader, unionists talk about sequestration cuts
Politics Sick leave mandate causes concern among building trades unions Apr 3, 2013 Union leaders say it could get tricky in a high-wage, short-term industry like construction
Oregon Oregon Legislature moves on prevailing wage, union-busting, PERS, and tuition equity Apr 3, 2013 Tuition equity, backed by Oregon AFL-CIO, moved swiftly to the governor’s signature.
Clackamas County Voters recall water district commissioner in union-backed campaign Apr 3, 2013 Residents of the Clackamas River Water District voted to recall Commissioner Patricia Holloway.
National Labor campaigns for immigration overhaul Feb 21, 2013 Labor to Congress: Reforms must benefit workers, not just employers.
Politics Filibuster reform effort fails Jan 26, 2013 The compromise resolution does nothing to change the use of the secret, silent filibuster
Politics Unions prepare to play defense in Washington Legislature Jan 15, 2013 Grief for labor as Democratic turncoats turn the Washington state senate over to Republicans.
Oregon Labor readies agenda for the 2013 Oregon Legislature Jan 15, 2013 On the agenda: Columbia River Crossing, public sector union-busting, prevailing wage, and PERS.
National Labor to Congress: Don’t fall for ‘fiscal bluff’ Dec 26, 2012 Sometimes a bad deal is worse than no deal.
Clackamas County AFSCME, labor council back water district recall Dec 5, 2012 Clackamas River Water District has become so dysfunctional,workers say board must go.