Laborers representative Kyle Estes killed in head-on collision Sep 14, 2018 Estes was on his way to Portland for a union training when an oncoming driver swerved into his lane.
Building Trades’ conservation project helps Boy Scouts May 29, 2018 Volunteers from Roofers Local 49 and Laborers Local 737 teamed with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance to construct a shooting sports complex.
Union members volunteer at fishing derby May 2, 2018 About 2,500 kids ages 5 to 14 got to keep two fish, and every child got a Zebco rod and reel.
Vigor shipyard workers vote to authorize strike Feb 26, 2018 Tired of being disrespected, shipyard workers are demanding a family-friendly work week.
Metal trades council elects new officers Jan 29, 2018 Jason Joeckel of Laborers Local 737 is the new secretary-treasurer of the Metal Trades Council, which represents workers at the Portland Shipyards.
Laborers Local 737 elects its first business manager Aug 29, 2017 Zack Culver won the vote for business manager Aug. 17 in the first completed union officer election of the statewide merged local.
Northwest Oregon Labor Council banquet recognizes union supporters, raises cash for labor charity May 22, 2017 The Labor Appreciation and Recognition Night banquet raised a record $21,000 for Labor’s Community Service Agency.
Laborers leader Dave Tischer clocks out Feb 27, 2017 Tischer, 54, retired Jan. 1 after 19 years as a leader in Locals 320 and 737.
Laborers’ Ben Nelson new Oregon AFL-CIO organizer Dec 1, 2015 Nelson, a dedicated union organizer, was most recently Laborers Local 737 business manager.
Introducing Laborers Local 737 Aug 18, 2015 Laborers Locals 296, 320, and 121 merge to make Local 737
