Oregon AFL-CIO Archives - Page 7 of 23

Burgerville Workers Union expects to call for a union election

Mar 26, 2018

If a majority votes yes at the 92nd and Powell location, it could be the nation’s first official union at a fast food chain.

Oregon AFL-CIO issues May primary recommendations

Mar 13, 2018

Kurt Schrader and Peter DeFazio weren’t on the list.

University of Oregon LERC celebrates 40 years of support for labor

Oct 3, 2017

The $1 million a year university extension program helps unions with training and research.

2017 Oregon AFL-CIO convention report

Sep 13, 2017

Delegates endorsed Oregon governor Kate Brown for another term, heard about attacks on union rights in other states, and passed resolutions on race, immigration, and women’s issues.

Oregon AFL-CIO scorecard for the 2017 Oregon Legislature

Sep 13, 2017

Every year, the Oregon AFL-CIO advocates in the state legislature on behalf of workers — and reports on which lawmakers are friends where it counts.

Face time with the governor

Sep 13, 2017

Before addressing delegates, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown sat down with the Labor Press.

President’s address

Sep 13, 2017

Excerpts from the 2017 convention speech of Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain.

United Way’ers, labor partners from across the country take part in ‘Labor Walk’

Aug 28, 2017

The 1.7-mile-walk through downtown Portland stopped at spots important to local labor history.

New Convention Center hotel will be union built

Aug 16, 2017

And likely union operated, as Hyatt signs a neutrality agreement with UNITE HERE Local 8

Labor Day: It’s about solidarity

Aug 14, 2017

When unions stand together to move an agenda, great things happen for workers.