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.
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IATSE Local 15
Worker safety
Training for a rescue at 50 feet
Theater and concert workers often spend time at great heights — hoisting gear at rock concerts or setting up and operating truss-mounted spotlights. Their union is working to improve members’ readiness to quickly rescue a coworker in the event of an accident.
Collective bargaining
IATSE trying to get first contract for riggers at Rhino NW
Labor steps up the pressure as company ignores NLRB orders, refuses to bargain
