Portland Jobs with Justice Archives

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.

PERSONNEL

May 2, 2017

SEIU organizing director Will Layng will lead Portland Jobs With Justice. Martin Taylor returns to lead Oregon Nurses Association.

Today’s lesson: Unions matter

Mar 24, 2017

Since October, a new union speakers campaign has visited more than a dozen local high school and college classes.

PERSONNEL

Mar 15, 2017

Oregon governor populates boards with labor figures; D Pei Wu departs Portland JwJ

Hearing on Instafab safety record erupts in shouting match

Apr 29, 2016

One year into a strike, Oregon House speaker Tina Kotek headlines the Workers Rights Board panel