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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Southwest Washington Central Labor Council
Culture
2026 Labor Day picnics
Labor’s holiday is celebrated by union members, families, and allies. Here are this year's Labor Day picnics in Oregon and Washington.
Politics
A labor look at Washington 2026 primary election results
Candidates running with endorsements from organized labor in Southwest Washington had mixed success in Washington’s Aug. 4 primary election.
Politics
A labor look at the November 2025 election results
Every local candidate and measure endorsed by labor won election.
Politics
Labor scores wins in Southwest Washington primary election
The two labor councils had good results in a sleepy low-turnout primary election Aug. 5. All three endorsed campaigns came out on top.
Politics
A Union Guide to Washington’s August 5, 2025 primary election
It’s a short ballot, but some registered voters in Southwest Washington have a decision or two to make in Washington’s Aug. 5 primary.
Politics
Election results: Mostly wins for labor-backed candidates in SW Washington
The Southwest Washington Central Labor Council saw three of its four endorsed candidates win in Washington’s Nov. 7 election.
Culture
Labor champions of SW Washington
A second annual Southwest Washington Labor Awards dinner honored individuals and organizations for their service to labor.
Union democracy
A new ambassador for labor in Southwest Washington
Shaun Gundert, a high school science teacher and member of Evergreen Education Association, was elected as SWWACLC president.
Union democracy
SW Washington Labor Council needs president
It's the top position at an organization that represents the interests of 17,000 members of 51 affiliated local unions.
Union democracy
Myers ends WSLC campaign
Shannon Myers' decision leaves Cherika Carter unopposed for the number two office at the Washington State Labor Council.
Union democracy
SAG-AFTRA officer moves on
Union actor Harold Phillips is wrapping up a run as a Portland-area labor activist after close to three decades in the city.
Washington
Primary propels SW Washington labor candidates on to November
Every labor-backed candidate in SW Washington’s Aug. 2 primary will advance to the general election, and two ballot measures were approved.
Washington
A Union Guide to Washington’s August 2022 primary
This union-focused ballot guide for Southwest Washington keeps it simple: It only lists candidates who have at least one union endorsement.
Union democracy
To Zoom or not to Zoom: Labor navigates a return to in-person meetings
Some local labor organizations see an argument for hybrid meetings, which incorporate in-person and virtual attendance options.
Union democracy
Washington AFL-CIO president won’t run again
Southwest Washington union officer Shannon Myers and WSLC’s political director Cherika Carter will contest for the number two spot.
Building our communities
Labor heroes honored at sold-out Vancouver Hilton awards dinner
For Southwest Washington’s labor community, it was the first full-sized live labor gathering since the pandemic.
Union democracy
SW Washington Central Labor Council elects new set of officers
All told SWWACLC represents 17,000 members of 51 affiliated local unions in Clark, Skamania, and west Klickitat counties.
Washington
Labor tallies election wins in Southwest Washington
In the Nov. 2 election, all but one of the city and school board candidates endorsed by the SW Washington Central Labor Council won office.
Washington
A union guide to the 2021 general election for Southwest Washington
Washington’s 2021 general election determines who leads city councils and school districts. Ballots are mailed Oct. 15 and are due Nov. 2.
Clark County
Labor-endorsed candidates advance in Southwest Washington primary
All six candidates endorsed by the SW Washington CLC will go on to the November general election, and five were the top vote-getters.
