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 28
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.
Culture
Unions are wall-to-wall at Keller Auditorium
With the recent unionization of dancers at the Oregon Ballet Theatre, their shows are now executed by an all-union workforce.
Union democracy
Rose Etta Venetucci first woman business rep at IATSE Local 28
IATSE Local 28 represents about 400 stage, wardrobe, and allied craft workers.
Building our communities
Homeless camp gets union sponsors
But city fines are mounting for Right 2 Dream Too
