Oregon native named to top job at AFL-CIO’s Department For Professional Employees Sep 5, 2018 Jennifer Dorning is the first woman to hold the post at the coalition of 24 national unions in professional, technical, and other highly skilled occupations.
Trump denounces America’s top labor leader … on Labor Day Sep 4, 2018 The tweet was in reaction to an appearance on Fox News Sunday by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
An end to NAFTA? Sep 4, 2018 A new two-nation trade deal with Mexico could take the place of the three-nation agreement known as NAFTA.
Bill to end tribal worker union rights fails in Senate Apr 18, 2018 The vote was 55-41 to end debate, but backers needed 60 votes.
AFL-CIO applauds Trump for imposing tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum Mar 13, 2018 The tariffs take effect March 23.
Senate bill would end union rights for Indian casino workers Feb 27, 2018 Oregon Democrat Kurt Schrader joined Greg Walden and 215 other Republicans in voting for it.
Outside a Portland Walmart: The Nabisco Boycott Day of Action Nov 16, 2017 With actions outside 100 stores nationwide, the union boycott against Mexican-made Nabisco products isn’t going away any time soon.
Making the labor movement safe for all workers Nov 15, 2017 High-ranking union officials used positions of power to pressure women subordinates for sexual favors. That’s unacceptable.
Highlights of the 2017 National AFL-CIO convention Oct 31, 2017 No politicians this time, but an emphasis on racial equity and inclusion.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria: Union volunteers mobilize for Puerto Rico Oct 17, 2017 Six Oregon nurses join 300 other union members for a two-week stint in the hurricane’s wake. Here’s what they saw.
