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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Industrial Workers of the World
Union Organizing
Burgerville opposes union, but Bernie Sanders supports it
Sanders: “Burgerville Workers Union is a perfect example of the type of political revolution that we need.”
Union Organizing
Burgers, fries, and a union?
The Burgerville Workers Union is calling for a $5 an hour raise for all hourly employees.
Labor History
Return of the Loyal Legion?
A SE Portland beer hall takes its name from an early 20th century union-busting group
Labor History
Poet, songwriter, labor activist Joe Hill had connections to Portland
Don't mourn, organize: Local activists will commemorate the 100th anniversary of his execution
Politics
Marijuana legalization heading for the Oregon ballot, with likely union support
Meanwhile, paid petitioners go on strike at competing legalization campaign
Building our communities
Union family raises funds to pay for cutting edge treatment for son with cerebral palsy
One-year-old Oscar Triplett would be flown to Panama for a treatment not covered by insurance.
