Southwest Washington Central Labor Council Archives

A second annual Southwest Washington Labor Awards dinner honored individuals and organizations for their service to labor.

Shaun Gundert, a high school science teacher and member of Evergreen Education Association, was elected as SWWACLC president.

It’s the top position at an organization that represents the interests of 17,000 members of 51 affiliated local unions.

Shannon Myers’ decision leaves Cherika Carter unopposed for the number two office at the Washington State Labor Council.

Union actor Harold Phillips is wrapping up a run as a Portland-area labor activist after close to three decades in the city.

Every labor-backed candidate in SW Washington’s Aug. 2 primary will advance to the general election, and two ballot measures were approved.

This union-focused ballot guide for Southwest Washington keeps it simple: It only lists candidates who have at least one union endorsement.

Some local labor organizations see an argument for hybrid meetings, which incorporate in-person and virtual attendance options.

Southwest Washington union officer Shannon Myers and WSLC’s political director Cherika Carter will contest for the number two spot.

For Southwest Washington’s labor community, it was the first full-sized live labor gathering since the pandemic.