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Marcy Grail departs IBEW
Marcy Grail left IBEW Local 125 for a position at Kiewit. Russell Smith was appointed to succeed her as assistant business manager.
Collective bargaining
Pacific Power linemen ratify new contract
The contract raises wages, increases the 401(k) match, and adds sick leave hours and floating holidays for 285 utility workers.
Jobs
Will Google Fiber be installed union in Portland?
The company's $300 million high-speed Internet rollout could spell years of work for hundreds of union linemen.
Collective bargaining
IBEW 125 members ratify contract at Pacificorp
About 320 workers will get 2 percent raises in the new four-year deal.
Collective bargaining
IBEW Local 125 authorizes strike at Pacific Power
Local 125 members are tired of making concessions to profitable PacifiCorp.
Collective bargaining
IBEW Local 125 pickets Pacific Power in Portland
Pacific Power plays hardball against workers seeking to make up for previous concessions
Jobs
Pacific Power slashes workforce
Four months after a $50 billion dividend, Pacific Power cuts workers, some of whom had moved to take the job.
Oregon/Washington
IBEW members vote to strike Pacific Power
If no agreement is reached, workers expect to strike or be locked out the day after Labor Day.
