Oregon/Washington They’re baaaack: Eyman, liquor privatization return to Washington ballot Oct 14, 2011 Washington voters decide Nov. 8 whether to privatize liquor stores as Costco proposes.
National Congressman Peter DeFazio: A Message to Labor Sep 29, 2011 Unionists hear a call to fight back in 2012 and make Wall Street pay.
Oregon/Washington Top Dems debate, seeking Oregon AFL-CIO backing Sep 27, 2011 Delegates debate but make no endorsement in Oregon’s 1st Congressional District.
Politics SW Washington CLC ends Columbian boycott; endorses city council pols Sep 16, 2011 The newspaper was put on the boycott list in January after complaints of slant against unions and public employees.
Oregon/Washington Oregon AFL-CIO gears up for biennial convention Sep 6, 2011 A Sept. 26-28 meeting of the state labor federation will draw some of the state’s top political figures.
Oregon/Washington Backers withdraw anti-union petition Sep 4, 2011 An anti-union ballot initiative was withdrawn by its sponsors. Backers didn’t respond to calls.
National A dozen unions plan to boycott 2012 Democratic convention Aug 30, 2011 Building trades unions are unhappy with the choice of anti-union North Carolina for the convention.
Oregon/Washington Avakian, Witt woo building trades unions Aug 30, 2011 Building Trades unions meet on the Oregon coast to consider endorsements and set policy.
Oregon/Washington Union foe Bill Sizemore spends 18 days in jail Aug 30, 2011 The anti-tax crusader jailed for failing to file tax returns; and more jeopardy may be on the way.
Oregon/Washington Washington labor convenes in SeaTac for jam-packed convention Aug 22, 2011 The state AFL-CIO released its ranking of Washington lawmakers, and it wasn’t pretty.