Northwest Labor Press is an independent union-supported newspaper founded in 1900. Our print version is mailed twice a month to about 45,000 members of over three dozen local unions in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our online version has been maintained here since 1997.
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Northwest Oregon Labor Council
Collective bargaining
Just weeks after IPS listed as ‘unfair,’ workers have a deal
IPS repairs electric motors and generators. Pay under the Metal Trades Council contracts runs from $22 to $33 an hour.
Oregon
Unionist seeking House seat falls short
Multnomah County Commission appointed Andrea Valderrama as state rep for HD 47, passing over former union president Adrienne Enghouse.
Buying Union
Labor Council calls Integrated Power Services ‘unfair’
The union says electric motor repair shop IPS didn't bargain in good faith, and its Portland workers have voted to authorize a strike.
Union democracy
UFCW 555 leaves Northwest Oregon Labor Council
The withdrawal means three Local 555 delegates who held NOLC office can no longer serve those roles, including NOLC president Jeff Anderson.
People
A dedicated union volunteer retires
Ellen Ino, a tenacious union volunteer and political campaigner, retired recently after decades of service to the labor movement.
In Memoriam
George M. Miller, 1935-2020
Miller led Machinists District Council 24 and Northwest Oregon Labor Council, and was a member of the Port of Portland Commission.
Building our communities
Local unions coordinate food distribution for workers idled by the COVID recession
Some union locals are experiencing 100% unemployment but the food boxes are available to anyone in need, union or not.
Culture
Labor Day picnics canceled
With large gatherings banned until there’s a reliable treatment for COVID-19, Labor Day picnics in Oregon and SW Washington have been canceled this year.
Building our communities
Oregon unions distribute food to workers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly two dozen local labor groups are taking part in efforts to collect and distribute food to workers impacted by layoffs.
Portland
Runoff: Loretta Smith endorsed by Northwest Oregon Labor Council
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.
Portland
AFL-CIO forum brings Portland City hall contenders to union hall
Three months before the election, 12 candidates pitched themselves to 180 unionists.
Portland
Labor Council endorses Wheeler for mayor on second attempt
Wheeler faces 14 challengers in the May 19 primary.
Portland
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler falls short on labor council endorsement
Supporters will make another attempt to approve endorsement at the February 24 meeting.
Union democracy
NW Oregon Labor Council re-elects slate of officers
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.
Building our communities
Labor Appreciation Night raises $13,000 for community service
More than 300 labor leaders, elected officials and others attended the annual awards event.
Worker safety
Remembering those killed on the job
Workers Memorial Day ceremonies were held throughout the world the week of April 28 to remember workers killed on the job.
Washington County
Labor Council endorses Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue District local option levy
The levy would maintain emergency response services and personnel.
Building our communities
IWW union hall vandalized
Local labor unionists pledge solidarity after the union hall is targeted by a right-wing group.
Jobs
Municipal broadband now before Portland City Council
Multnomah County and four other cities are waiting for Portland City Council to authorize its share of funding for a study of what it would cost to install fiber-optic cable door to door.
Jobs
Private monopolies failed to deliver fiber. Now it’s time for municipal broadband.
Coming soon to Portland City Council is a union-backed plan for public-owned Internet access that would be cheaper than Comcast and 40 times as fast.
