Politics Mixed bag for labor in Oregon’s short legislative session Mar 18, 2014 No big gains, but no setbacks either.
Jobs Kitzhaber sets March deadline to decide future of I-5 bridge Feb 5, 2014 Building trades council is urging support for bridge.
Clark County All labor-backed candidates for Vancouver City Council win Nov 12, 2013 Genetic food labeling initiative I-522 fails
Jobs Columbia River Crossing showing signs of life Oct 1, 2013 Officials are still looking into the financially viability of an “Oregon only” project.
Jobs Coalition calls for scaled-down phased-in I-5 bridge over the Columbia Aug 13, 2013 Three pages worth of names sign a letter calling for “phased option”
Politics Portland union leaders share concerns with mayor about City contract, union-busting Jul 17, 2013 The mayor discussed City contract talks, and his opposition to the police commanding officers union
Jobs Columbia River Crossing: Dead in the water Jul 3, 2013 The I-5 bridge project, along with promised construction jobs, ran aground in the Washington Senate.
Oregon Oregon Legislature says ‘Build the Bridge!’ Mar 12, 2013 Lawmakers authorize $450 million for I-5 Bridge Replacement.
Jobs Oregon Building Trades backs bill to build new bridge Feb 12, 2013 House Bill 2800 would allow the state to borrow up to $450 million
Oregon Labor readies agenda for the 2013 Oregon Legislature Jan 15, 2013 On the agenda: Columbia River Crossing, public sector union-busting, prevailing wage, and PERS.