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
Trade
Free trader Kurt Schrader meets local labor about TPP
Schrader says it's foolish for labor to target fast track Democrats.
Portland
Portland mayoral candidates square off at labor council meeting
Ted Wheeler and Jules Bailey sparred over campaign contributions and contrasted their records.
Oregon
The return of Kurt Schrader
After his Fast Track vote, the Oregon Congressman visits the House of Labor
Building our communities
Portland labor’s big giving party — Presents from Partners
Over 300 children of unemployed union members got presents at NOLC’s annual holiday party.
In Memoriam
Former labor council leader Ron Fortune dies
Fortune, a 59-year member of UFCW Local 555, led NOLC from 1985 to 1998.
Union democracy
Tackett, Petroff re-elected to top posts at Northwest Oregon Labor Council
All candidates ran unopposed and will serve four-year terms.
Politics
Labor highlights from the November 3 general election
For workers, this year’s low-turnout Nov. 3 election was a mix of successes and setbacks.
Trade
Hard feelings linger after Fast Track vote
Labor is in no mood to pal around with Democrats who voted for it.
People
NOLC Labor Appreciation Night recognizes contributions to labor and community
A record crowd of nearly 300 donates a record $4,400 to benefit Labor ‘s Community Service Agency
Building our communities
Presents from Partners
The annual labor-sponsored event brings Christmas to families of the unemployed
Politics
Candidates supported by the NW Oregon Labor Council do well on election night
NOLC won four of five races that it was involved in
Worker safety
Unions remember fallen workers
Thirty-nine workers died in job-related accidents in Oregon in 2013.
Politics
Labor council stays out of Portland City Council races — for now
Delegates vote to endorse Deborah Kafoury in heated race for Multnomah County chair
Building our communities
Union members pass the hat, collect $450 for slain worker
AFSCME member Grady Waxenfelter was shot by a truck driver while doing his job as a weighmaster
Politics
Labor groups oppose Tigard ballot measure targeting high-capacity transit
At stake is a massive construction project that would employ union labor
Jobs
Port of Portland drops plan to develop West Hayden Island
Union leaders angered over loss of industrial land
Building our communities
Unions host holiday party for kids of out-of-work members
Kids got toys, stockings, lunch, and a visit with Santa
Politics
Northwest Oregon Labor Council backs Lake Oswego school and Columbia County jail
The Nov. 5 general election is a quiet one for NOLC.
Politics
Back for August recess, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden hears from labor
Oregon's senior senator has a pro-labor voting record, but favors NAFTA-style trade deals
Collective bargaining
Labor Day picnic blood drive called off due to labor dispute
American Red Cross is pushing to lower wages for members of Oregon Nurses Association
