Northwest Labor Press is an independent union-supported newspaper founded in 1900. Our print version is mailed twice a month to about 45,000 members of over three dozen local unions in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our online version has been maintained here since 1997.
Politics
Catching up with Christina
Worker-side labor attorney Christina Stephenson, Oregon’s next labor commissioner, describes her priorities for the job when she takes office next month.
WORKER POWER
During the 2022 election season, union backing was the decisive factor in hard-fought competitions like the race for Oregon governor.
For union-backed campaigns, mostly wins
Communicating with members, turning out volunteers, contributing to campaigns ... labor organizations had a real impact on election night.
Union Guide to the 2022 General Election
This ballot guide lists candidates who have at least one labor organization endorsing them and who have opponents on the ballot.
Labor makes all-out push for Kotek
As House speaker for nine years, Democratic candidate for governor Tina Kotek delivered landmark union-backed legislation year after year.
Unions back recall of Coos Bay hospital board
Decisions to close a psychiatric ward and hire a CEO previously convicted of fraud sparked community outrage.
Labor’s chance to send a nurse to Salem
Filling Betsy Johnson’s former seat with a solid unionist would be a big win for labor advocates in Oregon.
A Union Guide to Washington’s August 2022 primary
This union-focused ballot guide for Southwest Washington keeps it simple: It only lists candidates who have at least one union endorsement.
County ballot measure would provide lawyers to tenants facing eviction
Tenants rights advocates are petitioning for a Multnomah County initiative to provide free legal representation for tenants facing eviction.
Cure for Clackamas County ballot box blunders: Vote out the county clerk
Well before the latest fiasco, AFSCME member Catherine McMullen had concerns about Clackamas County elections.
Oregon primary election results
Oregon labor notched mostly wins in the 2022 primary election, particularly in the races that were the highest priority.
Oregon primary early results
Oregon unions looked celebrate a night of electoral victories when this issue went to press May 17, election night.
Senators to CEO Schultz: Stop your union-busting
Starbucks’ boss says only nonunion stores will get raises. Lawmakers called him out for his attempts to dissuade unionizing.
From warehouse to White house
Workers organizing at Amazon, Starbucks, REI, Seattle game maker Paizo, and the animation studio Titmouse recently visited the President.
Washington State Labor Council ranks lawmakers
The Washington State Labor Council has awarded state lawmakers scored for their votes in the 2022 session.
One-time union steward runs for governor
John Sweeney, 82, is a former union officer with Laborers Local 483 and is running for Oregon governor in the Democratic primary.
A Union Guide to Oregon’s May 2022 primary
Oregon voters have a lot of choices. This is a guide to which candidates want—and deserve—the support of union members and working people.
Labor unions drop Kurt Schrader and back Jamie McLeod-Skinner
Oregon's biggest and most politically active unions appear to be throwing their support behind a progressive challenger.
Unions split over Jo Ann Hardesty for Portland City Council, but most are backing her challenger Vadim Mozyrsky
Half the unions that backed Jo Ann Hardesty for Portland City Council four years ago are now endorsing her challenger, Vadim Mozyrsky.
Crowded race for Congress in Oregon’s newest district
Two of the nine candidates running for Oregon's new Sixth Congressional District have union endorsements, and two others have union ties.
