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 and Southern Idaho District Council of Laborers
Collective bargaining
Laborers rise $9.25/hr in new agreements
Traffic flaggers — who have one of the most dangerous jobs — will get even bigger raises, starting with an immediate raise of $8 an hour.Â
Oregon
Laborers honor Paul Holvey with new award
The Jodi Guetzloe Parker Legislative Champion Award recognizes state legislators who went above and beyond for the Laborers union.
Oregon
Bill says demolition is public work too
SB 594 would add demolition and hazardous waste removal to the requirement that prevailing wage be paid on public construction projects.Â
Jobs
High-bidding nonunion firm wins more Portland Public Schools work
Local building trades union leaders are baffled as an accused wage thief bids high and gets the worst rating, but wins contract.
Union democracy
Meet Jeff Gritz, new Laborers district council director
The Oregon and Southern Idaho District Council of Laborers has a new leader and a new crew.
