Jeff Klatke elected president of Oregon AFSCME May 1, 2013 He succeeds Gary Gillespie, who did not seek re-election.
Bill Fritz, 1945-2013 Mar 12, 2013 A labor educator, he headed the Portland office of UO’s Labor Education and Research Center
James Hester, 1957-2012 Sep 18, 2012 Lung cancer took the life of the union rep and former head of AFSCME Local 189.
Health insurance ate my pension Sep 5, 2012 What some unions are doing about out-of-control health care costs
Jobs will again top labor agenda at Oregon Legislature Jan 31, 2012 Lawmakers will push to lessen outsourcing, put trades to work, and divest from Wall Street banks.
Labor marches in solidarity with Occupy Portland Oct 27, 2011 In a march called by labor organizations, Portlanders turn out to show support for Occupy Portland.
Thousands at Capitol rally for a ‘Better Way’ Jun 3, 2011 State workers call for more efficient government, fewer managers, and more taxes on the wealthy.
AFL’s Tom Chamberlain appointed to port commission May 20, 2011 He joins ILWU’s Bruce Holte and AFSCME’s Ken Allen on the nine-member body.
Labor scrambles to find ways to lessen state budget cuts Apr 15, 2011 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.
