Union effort falls short at United Way in Portland Mar 13, 2019 The vote was 12 in favor of joining Communications Workers of America Local 7901, and 14 opposed.
Union Cab quietly goes non-union Dec 4, 2018 Despite claims on its web site, the cooperative taxi company is no longer union-affiliated.
Union-made gift ideas Nov 29, 2017 Buying any gifts this holiday season? If you buy union, you help keep good jobs in the community, and vote with your dollars for enterprises that pay your fellow workers a living wage with benefits.
Lois Stranahan, 1919-2017 May 25, 2017 Together with late husband Jesse Stranahan, she was well known in the local labor movement as a tireless fighter for economic justice.
AT&T workers begin three-day strike May 19, 2017 For workers in the company’s wireless division, it’s the first-ever walkout.
To counter big-money politics, Portland City Council votes for public campaign finance Dec 22, 2016 Starting in 2020, the system will match small donors so candidates can focus on regular voters, not big donors.
A landmark session, but Oregon labor wanted more Jul 14, 2015 A big Democratic majority led to high expectations, but Oregon lawmakers balked at minimum wage and other labor priorities
Unitarian union leads to fund drive May 14, 2015 Negotiations on a first union contract have been under way since February.
Uber unleashed Apr 29, 2015 Portland sets up “separate but unequal” system for taxis to compete at a disadvantage with Uber
First Unitarian Church of Portland recognizes a union Feb 13, 2015 Church leaders balk at first, but pressure from the congregation prompts a change of heart
