Oregon Starr tells a Republican audience he’d lower prevailing wages as labor commissioner Oct 16, 2012 A BOLI survey sets wage rates on public construction projects, but Starr says it’s out of whack.
National Party platform shows GOP turning sharply against unions Oct 16, 2012 Meanwhile, 2012 Democratic platform affirms worker rights, but sends a mixed message on trade.
Politics Laborers Council, Fire, Police unions withdraw endorsements of Jefferson Smith for Portland mayor Oct 11, 2012 The three labor organizations aren’t recommending any candidate in the mayoral race.
Oregon Worker representation: Labor looks to its own ranks for candidates to support Oct 10, 2012 This year in Oregon, as many as two dozen union members are candidates for public office.
Oregon Candidate for Labor Commissioner wants to make Oregon a ‘right-to-work’ state Oct 2, 2012 It would make the state more attractive to business, Bruce Starr tells radio host Lars Larson.
Politics Portland school bond measure has union support Oct 2, 2012 The measure funding school repairs is backed by police, fire, teachers and city and county unions.
Politics Laborers 483 backs Jefferson Smith for mayor Sep 20, 2012 The local represents City workers who maintain streets, parks, and water treatment.
Clackamas County Anti light rail measure passes Clackamas County Sep 20, 2012 Labor defends light rail, but it’s not enough.
Politics Breakthrough: City of Portland commits to build union, and use minority workers and contractors Sep 18, 2012 New “community benefits agreement” uses public construction spending as a public policy tool
Politics Union workers stand in Philadelphia, and hear from Obama Aug 14, 2012 40,000 rally, prior to the party conventions, to call for a second Bill of Rights.