COVID-19 prevention leads Daimler to close Portland truck plant Mar 23, 2020 The closure impacts roughly 700 members of four unions, and comes amid concerns that workers can’t all maintain six feet distance.
Oregon Democratic Party staff unionizes with Painters Feb 4, 2020 The party voluntarily recognized Sign Painters & Paint Makers Local 1094 in December, and signed a first union contract in early January.
Daimler’s Portland truck plant will soon be hiring Dec 27, 2017 Coming in March: Union jobs with family wages and benefits.
Back to work: Daimler truck plant opens up for a visit from retirees Dec 19, 2017 A new plant manager welcomes retirees back to see their old workplace and coworkers.
DEAL: Daimler and unions reach agreement on a new 5-year contract at the Portland truck plant Oct 29, 2016 Wages will rise by $3.25 an hour for the plant’s 500+ workers.
Unionist runs for seat in Oregon Legislature Aug 12, 2014 Scott Mills of Painters Local 1094 challenges GOP incumbent Vic Gilliam in south Clackamas County
Strike ends at Daimler’s Western Star truck plant Jul 23, 2013 After 22 days, Machinists and Painters vote to accept company offer
Machinists, Painters strike Daimler Trucks Jul 2, 2013 Workers have been falling behind economically while the company prospers
