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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Portland Development Commission
Portland
Building Trades leader Willy Myers tapped for Portland Development Commission
Mayor Charlie Hales appoints Myers to succeed John Mohlis of the State Building Trades Council
National
UNITE HERE and Hyatt reach national agreement
Pact provides contracts and process for workers to join unions
Union Organizing
Hyatt signs rare “labor peace” agreement in anticipation of subsidy
UNITE HERE, the union that represents hotel workers, has reached a landmark neutrality agreement with Hyatt Hotels.
Portland
Building Trades’ John Mohlis reappointed to PDC board
At PDC, Mohlis has pushed for minority contracting and apprenticeship training.
