Machinists District Lodge W24 rep Britt Cornman retires after decades in the labor movement May 21, 2019 In a career that spanned mines, mills, railroad carrier, oil fields, and an assembly line, his support for the union once nearly got him killed.
Daimler’s Portland truck plant will soon be hiring Dec 27, 2017 Coming in March: Union jobs with family wages and benefits.
Back to work: Daimler truck plant opens up for a visit from retirees Dec 19, 2017 A new plant manager welcomes retirees back to see their old workplace and coworkers.
Daimler Trucks withdraws from Machinists pension Dec 7, 2017 But workers, and even the pension plan, could come out ahead.
Machinists rep Joe Kear retires Jul 1, 2017 Kear helped reform the local Machinists union, and persuaded Daimler not to close its Portland truck plant.
DEAL: Daimler and unions reach agreement on a new 5-year contract at the Portland truck plant Oct 29, 2016 Wages will rise by $3.25 an hour for the plant’s 500+ workers.
Portland truck plant layoffs put Machinists pension in danger Sep 19, 2016 Daimler’s Portland truck plant set a new record this summer: Fewest manufacturing jobs ever. The plant, which entered the 21st century with about 3,000 production workers, today has 570. That’s after the most recent round
Baggage handlers at PDX vote to join Machinists Union Apr 29, 2015 Workers at ABM Onsite Services West cite low wages, lack of training, and job safety
City of Portland pushes to end protections against outsourcing Sep 3, 2013 Talks with a 1,600-employee union coalition are stalled over job security — and good government
Strike ends at Daimler’s Western Star truck plant Jul 23, 2013 After 22 days, Machinists and Painters vote to accept company offer
