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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Ironworkers Shopmens Local 516
Jobs
Vigor to shut down former Oregon Iron Works
When Vigor shutters its fabrication ops later this year, 100 ironworkers, boilermakers, and electricians will lose their jobs.
Building our communities
Ironworker Local 516 member helped build a bridge in Panama
Apprentice Patrick Montgomery spent two weeks helping erect a suspension bridge so people and animals could cross the river during rainy season.
Workers Rights
Unfair labor practice charges piling up against Instafab
Striking workers accuse Instafab of firing, threatening, and interrogating union supporters
Jobs
Oregon Iron Works to merge with Vigor Industrial
Union leaders are optimistic about prospects for job growth
