Politics Archives - Page 30 of 33

AFL’s Tom Chamberlain appointed to port commission

May 20, 2011

He joins ILWU’s Bruce Holte and AFSCME’s Ken Allen on the nine-member body.

May 17 ballot measures could put union members to work

May 6, 2011

Local union groups are supporting two Portland Public Schools property tax measures and several school board candidates.

UFCW’s Witt explores possible congressional race against Wu

May 6, 2011

Union member (and state rep) Brad Witt is considering a primary challenge to Congressman David Wu.

Judge rules against Sizemore in suit over calling him a racketeer

Apr 15, 2011

A circuit court judge has ruled against anti-union ballot measure sponsor Bill Sizemore in his lawsuit against people who called him a “racketeer.”

Labor scrambles to find ways to lessen state budget cuts

Apr 15, 2011

Oregonians would rather see some taxes increased than watch wholesale cuts to education, public safety and social services. But Republicans are calling for further tax cuts.

Congressman Wu says he’ll oppose Korea FTA

Apr 1, 2011

A teary-eyed U.S. Rep. David Wu thanked labor for standing with him, and announced his opposition to the Korean Free Trade Agreement.

Oregon Legislature passes unemployment extension

Apr 1, 2011

Two bills signed March 24 will extend unemployment benefits to Oregonians still looking for work.

Oregon Legislature one third of the way through

Mar 18, 2011

Several bills backed by organized labor are progressing through the legislative process. Others are still at the starting line.

Bills banning collective bargaining are buried

Mar 18, 2011

Washington State Labor Council is tracking dozens of bills that could help or harm union members and working people.

Hundreds rally in Salem for jobs and solidarity

Mar 18, 2011

Oregon AFL-CIO sponsored a March 7 “Jobs Rally” on the Oregon Capitol steps