Northwest Oregon Labor Council Archives

Oregon unions distribute food to workers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 17, 2020

Nearly two dozen local labor groups are taking part in efforts to collect and distribute food to workers impacted by layoffs.

Runoff: Loretta Smith endorsed by Northwest Oregon Labor Council

Jun 17, 2020

Smith faces former school board member Dan Ryan in the Aug. 11 runoff election for the vacant Portland City Council position held by the late Nick Fish.

AFL-CIO forum brings Portland City hall contenders to union hall

Mar 5, 2020

Three months before the election, 12 candidates pitched themselves to 180 unionists.

Labor Council endorses Wheeler for mayor on second attempt

Mar 4, 2020

Wheeler faces 14 challengers in the May 19 primary.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler falls short on labor council endorsement

Feb 4, 2020

Supporters will make another attempt to approve endorsement at the February 24 meeting.

NW Oregon Labor Council re-elects slate of officers

Dec 4, 2019

All ran unopposed for new four-year terms. Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle will officiate at a ceremonial swearing-in at the labor council’s Jan. 27 meeting.