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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People
Vickie Burns retires from Labor’s Community Service Agency
LCSA is a labor-affiliated non-profit charity sponsored by United Way.
Politics
Oregon election results
Here are the union-endorsed races in Oregon we're following on Election Night
Building our communities
A DAY FOR PICNICS — Labor Day is Monday, September 5
Every year on Labor Day, union members come together to celebrate family and community. Here are this year’s events.
Trade
Fast Track Democrats won’t be on stage at Labor Day picnic
The annual picnic sponsored by the NW Oregon Labor Council attracts nearly 18,000 people.
Building our communities
2016 Labor Appreciation & Recognition Dinner
This year’s NOLC awards event raised $2,500 for Labor’s Community Service Agency.
Union Organizing
Burgerville CEO says he’ll meet with union – singly
The union campaign picks up support from local students and the central labor council.
Portland
Portland gas tax will buy one sixth of a fix
Laborers Local 483, the union that would be most directly affected, is staying neutral.
Worker safety
Oregon labor honors fallen workers
41 workers died in job-related accidents in Oregon last year.
Union democracy
UFCW’s Jeff Anderson elected president of Northwest Oregon Labor Council
In a roll-call vote, Anderson outpolled Jeff Klatke, president of Oregon AFSCME.
Trade
Congresswoman Bonamici still undecided on TPP
Bonamici told the NW Oregon Labor Council Feb. 22 she’s still reviewing the 2,000-page document.
Politics
Portland-area labor unions weigh in on May 17 primary races
NOLC and AFSCME decide not to take sides between Wheeler and Bailey for mayor.
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
