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Politics

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

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.

No Picture
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.

No Picture
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.

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