Portland Jobs with Justice Archives

Mark Medina joins the staff of Portland Jobs with Justice as worker center organizer

Mar 15, 2023

The Worker Center project of Portland Jobs With Justice is a response to an explosion of union interest among low-paid service workers.

When faith meets labor, it fuels a fight for the common good

Dec 14, 2022

Reverend Dr. David Wheeler, a local labor advocate, situates himself in a long line of progressive, socially engaged Baptists.

Labor History

A new self-guided tour of Portland Labor History

Nov 30, 2022

It includes Francis Murnane Memorial Wharf, a public memorial to a longshore union leader; a labor history mural at PCC Sylvania; and more.

Amazon Labor Union: ‘a marathon, not a sprint’

Oct 19, 2022

Leaders of the new union were the guests of honor at the annual Portland Jobs with Justice dinner this month.

PERSONNEL REPORT

Nov 5, 2021

Portland JwJ has a new leader, as does Unite Oregon, and Governor Brown appoints a new batch of labor officials to state advisory boards.

Leadership change at Portland Jobs with Justice

Mar 31, 2021

Will Layng is leaving as executive director to return to SEIU, where he formerly worked as organizing director at Local 49.

Environmental groups say green jobs need to pay a living wage

Jan 12, 2021

At least 16 groups have signed a letter to senators supporting a call by the Oregon State Building Trades Council for “high-road” standards.

2019 Scrooge of the Year: BURGERVILLE

Dec 18, 2019

Burgerville has twice been nominated for Scrooge of the Year by the group Portland Jobs With Justice, but this year, the fast food chain won the most votes for its record of firing union supporters and stonewalling union negotiations.

Father Robert Krueger, 1929-2019

May 23, 2019

Krueger, a Catholic priest who supported workers struggles for justice, was a frequent presence at union rallies and picket lines.

First Transit named 2018 Scrooge of the Year

Dec 20, 2018

Scrooge of the Year goes to an individual or entity that was particularly hard-hearted to workers.