Grand Central Baking union effort falls flat May 14, 2015 To date, the company has not hired any of the laid-off workers to new positions.
Arbitrator orders Portland Parks & Rec to halt use of non-union casuals May 6, 2015 The union win resolves a decade-long fight for better conditions at Portland Parks & Rec
Amid union activity, Grand Central Baking closes cafe Mar 19, 2015 Laborers Local 483 says Sawtooth Cafe closed early after an employee protest
City of Portland passes $15 minimum for its contracted service workers Mar 3, 2015 The wage floor covers 150 janitors and guards and parking attendants and about 20 City workers
City of Portland to consider $15 an hour for contract workers Jan 27, 2015 If passed it would be a more than $4 jump for janitors, security guards and others
Unions aloof as Portland street fund goes to Council vote Dec 5, 2014 Just two local unions have endorsed the plan so far
Laborers Local 483 cartoon asks City of Portland to ‘play fair’ Dec 1, 2014 Union says City of Portland rec centers are misclassifying workers as seasonals
Portland park rangers win raises in long-sought first contract Oct 31, 2014 It took 18 months, but park rangers are now part of the coalition of City unions
Laborers Local 483 reaches tentative agreement at Metro Sep 2, 2014 The four-year deal includes raises and new rights for temps, but also some union concessions
New contract for AFSCME members at Metro Jul 22, 2014 If ratified, 300+ workers will get 2.82% raises, and pay an extra 2% of health insurance premiums
