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The panel advises BOLI on prevailing wage rates that apply to public construction projects.

Dozens of Kitzhaber appointees were confirmed, including including a handful important to labor.

The early endorsement comes as Republican McKenna leads in the polls.

Lawmakers will push to lessen outsourcing, put trades to work, and divest from Wall Street banks.

AFSCME 189, the largest City union, backs Jefferson Smith, while IBEW 48 favors Eileen Brady.

Local 189 added its name to a list of union locals endorsing Steve Novick and Mary Nolan.

Up to 80 percent of Americans oppose the Supreme Court decision.

Proposals in Congress would end Saturday delivery and overnight delivery of First-Class mail.

The four unions have taken no action yet in mayor’s race.

The state labor fed also issues early endorsement for labor commissioner.