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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. 
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. 
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.

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