People The job: Put an end to homelessness May 5, 2023 Katie DeSantis was homeless for 20 years. Then she secured stable housing, earned a degree, and began working for homeless service agencies.
People At work, finding homes for the homeless Apr 6, 2023 Formerly homeless herself, AFSCME Local 88 member Salma Azizza today works to get unsheltered people into housing and get the help they need.
Jobs Toxic Work Environment Aug 17, 2022 You name it, AFSCME-represented hazardous waste workers handle it. The job combines science, a strong stomach and a whole lot of caution.
People On the job with the Portland Police Association Jun 16, 2022 Portland Police officer Jordan Zaitz says she’s frustrated and discouraged by worsening crime. She looks to her union as a source of support.
People Back on the job with Musicians Local 99 Nov 5, 2021 Eighteen months after the Oregon Symphony went silent, Alicia Waite and her fellow members of AFM Local 99 are back making music.
People On the job with Iron Workers Local 29 Sep 20, 2021 Courtney Newberg found her dream job in a tough, traditionally male construction craft.
Jobs On the job with Bakers Local 114 Dec 2, 2020 Bite into a burger at any Portland-area Wendy’s or Burger King, and there’s a one in three chance the bun began with Mario Aldaco.
Jobs On the Job with IUEC Local 23 Aug 1, 2019 A combination electrician, iron worker and finish carpenter, elevator constructors are highly-paid specialists among building trades workers.
Jobs On the job with IATSE Local 28 Feb 26, 2019 Almost no one knows what they do, but entertainment riggers are the workers that make the spectacle of show business possible.
Jobs On the Job with Plasterers Local 82 Feb 12, 2019 You might think plasterers would mostly be working in plaster, but today, fireproofing makes up half of Plasterers Local 82’s work.