National Merkley backs constitutional amendment to regulate money in politics Dec 14, 2011 The amendment would overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizen United ruling.
Oregon U.S. Bank drops ATM fees for unemployed after union protest Dec 5, 2011 Oregon’s state treasurer appears to have responded to SEIU’s appeal to bargain better terms.
Politics Laborers get an audience with City authorities Nov 18, 2011 Laborers Local 483 went before Portland City Council Nov. 16 … and got about the usual response.
Politics Labor Council hosts first mayoral debate Nov 18, 2011 Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the first joint appearance of the 2012 Portland mayor campaign.
Clackamas County AFSCME backs embattled Oregon City commissioner Nov 16, 2011 The union that represents Oregon City public employees is backing Jim Nicita as he faces a recall effort.
National ‘Robin Hood Tax’ on Wall Street would generate $350 billion Nov 16, 2011 Rep. Peter DeFazio and Sen. Tom Harkin introduce a bill Nov. 3 to tax Wall Street trading activity.
National November 2011: Labor assesses election results Nov 16, 2011 Washington said “yes” to Costco, “no” to Tim Eyman; Ohio restored collective bargaining rights.
Oregon AFL-CIO rates Oregon lawmakers Nov 2, 2011 State Rep. Val Hoyle of Eugene is named the Oregon AFL-CIO’s “Legislator of the Year.”
People IBEW organizer appointed to convention center board Oct 18, 2011 Bob Carroll succeeds Ed Barnes on the Vancouver Public Facilities District board of directors.
Clackamas County Labor Council weighs in on Clackamas County urban renewal Oct 18, 2011 NOLC also backs measures in West Linn and Beaverton.