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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Oregon AFSCME
Portland
Labor marches in solidarity with Occupy Portland
In a march called by labor organizations, Portlanders turn out to show support for Occupy Portland.
Oregon/Washington
Thousands at Capitol rally for a ‘Better Way’
State workers call for more efficient government, fewer managers, and more taxes on the wealthy.
Politics
AFL’s Tom Chamberlain appointed to port commission
He joins ILWU's Bruce Holte and AFSCME's Ken Allen on the nine-member body.
Oregon/Washington
Labor scrambles to find ways to lessen state budget cuts
Oregonians would rather see some taxes increased than watch wholesale cuts to education, public safety and social services. But Republicans are calling for further tax cuts.
Union democracy
Oregon AFSCME recommits to message of solidarity
At Oregon AFSCME's convention, delegates approved a new media fund and a strengthened political fund.
National
Spirit of Madison at Oregon rallies
At a pair of rallies Feb. 25 and 26 in Portland and Salem, Oregonians showed solidarity with Midwest public workers.
Oregon
Kulongoski report takes aim at state employees’ compensation

Oregon's outgoing governor is proposing that next year's Legislature make a series of cuts to state employee compensation.
Oregon
AFSCME’s Ridderbusch named to governor-elect’s transition team
Oregon AFSCME staff rep Randy Ridderbusch has been named to Governor-elect John Kitzhaber’s transition team regarding the Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections and the Oregon Youth Authority.
Collective bargaining
DCTU reaches tentative contract with City of Portland
Following months of often contentious bargaining, a coalition of seven unions representing 1,800 city employees reached a tentative agreement with the City of Portland on a new three-year contract.
People
Lobbyist for Labor
Decades defending workers at the Oregon Legislature have earned Mary Botkin an outsized reputation
