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Culture
2026 Labor Day picnics
Labor’s holiday is celebrated by union members, families, and allies. Here are this year's Labor Day picnics in Oregon and Washington.
Culture
Local Labor Honors
The Northwest Oregon Labor Council's top honors this year went to Kien Truong, a 29-year-old Vietnamese immigrant.
Portland
Portland’s pro-labor City Council
One year into the newly reconstituted form of government, it’s clear there’s a dramatically improved relationship with labor.
Jobs
Portland construction workforce equity agreement at risk
Facing a federal crackdown on DEI, Portland pauses parts of its workforce equity pact and approves new disparity studies.
Politics
A labor look at the November 2025 election results
Every local candidate and measure endorsed by labor won election.
Culture
Oaks Park Labor Day
Northwest Oregon Labor Council returned to Oaks Park to host thousands for hot dogs, union craft booths, and amusement park rides.
Culture
Portland labor getting ready for a blockbuster picnic
NOLC’s picnic is back at Oaks Amusement Park this year, and attendance limits may make it better than ever.
Jobs
At the City of Portland, fewer layoffs than feared
Union advocacy over months of public hearings and meetings resulted in scaled back layoff plans in the new city council’s first budget.
Culture
NOLC dinner recognizes local labor movement heroes
IBEW Local 48, a Teamster bargaining team, and union veterans were among honorees at the Northwest Oregon Council's annual awards dinner.
Portland
Facing $93M deficit, city unions push alternatives to job cuts
Leaders of seven labor organizations visited Portland City Councilors and Mayor Keith Wilson’s offices to discuss how to avoid layoffs.
Culture
Portland Labor Day picnic will return to Oaks Park
After four years, NOLC's yearly Labor Day party will return to the amusement park and this year attendees will have it all to themselves.
In Memoriam
Gloria Schiewe 1930-2024
A dedicated union worker, she had a lifelong commitment to Democratic politics and led campaign work for Northwest Oregon Labor Council.
Politics
Labor Council launches website for union-backed candidates
The group is a joint labor effort led by the Northwest Oregon Labor Council and backed by 18 organizations in all.
Portland
New Labor PAC forms in Portland
Working for a Better Portland PAC will advocate for pro-worker candidates for Portland’s new 12-seat City Council.
Building our communities
Annual labor awards
The Northwest Oregon Labor Council honored eight individuals at its 24th Annual Labor Appreciation Dinner.
Politics
Labor counts wins in May primary
Oregon labor organizations saw mostly wins among endorsed political campaigns in the May 21 primary, and a number had a union background.
People
Five decades a Machinist
Bob Petroff left Machinists District Lodge W24 headquarters this month, the close of 49 years of involvement with the union.
Union democracy
Officers unopposed at NW Oregon Labor Council
Delegates approved a slate of mostly incumbent officers at the organization’s Nov. 27 meeting. They serve four-year terms.
Buying Union
Kaiser Permanente now on AFL-CIO “unfair” lists
With members of UFCW Local 555 on strike, the Oregon AFL-CIO and Northwest Oregon Labor Council have designated Kaiser as an unfair employer.
Building our communities
A balloon hat? Or a balloon sword?
About 2,000 union members and their families came out to the Labor Day picnic held at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds this year.
