Congressman Blumenauer hears of late and missing mail as a result of postal speedup Feb 5, 2020 A U.S. Postal Service pilot project called “Consolidated Casing” was supposed to speed up mail carriers and decrease the number of routes.
Union Spirit at the Portland Rose Festival Jun 17, 2019 A contingent of 60 union women dressed as Rosie the Riveter was one of three union entries in this year’s Rose Festival parades.
Union ‘super heroes’ turn out for MDA bowl Apr 16, 2019 A record 139 bowlers representing nine union-sponsored teams raised $8,441.
Labor bowls for MDA May 2, 2018 This year’s event raised $9,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Staples boycott grows Jul 1, 2014 Unions boycott Staples after it contracts with USPS to staff mini-post offices in stores.
A changing of the guard at National Association of Letter Carriers Jan 15, 2014 Kevin Card and Jim Cook, two longtime local leaders, have left office.
Protesters disrupt airport mail facility in Portland Jun 18, 2013 Morning mail runs were blocked in a protest against privatization
Five protesters arrested at Salem mail processing facility May 1, 2013 About 100 union members will lose jobs if the Salem plant closes in June.
Rally to save U.S. Postal Service delivers big crowd in Portland Apr 3, 2013 Mail centers in Pendleton, Bend will close this year.
NALC food drive nearly 1.4 million pounds in Oregon/ SW Washington Jun 3, 2011 Oregon and Clark County residents donated 1,388,904 pounds of food at the 19th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive.
