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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Clark County
A union guide to the 2021 primary election for Southwest Washington
Washington’s 2021 primary helps determine city councils and school districts. Ballots are mailed July 16 and must be postmarked by Aug. 3.
Jobs
Management bloat: At Clark College, more administrators, fewer staff
Clark College faculty won big gains in a January 2020 strike, but staff and budget cuts have continued.
Building our communities
SW Washington Labor Council hands out 650 boxes of food in 45 minutes
The council has been operating a food bank since just before Christmas for 152 union members who were laid off because of COVID-19.
Culture
Southwest Washington Central Labor Council launches new podcast
Working to Live in Southwest Washington will launch Sept. 5. The plan is to talk with local newsmakers about kitchen table issues.
Washington
A union guide to Washington’s Aug. 4 primary election
Ballots will be mailed July 17 and must be return postmarked by Aug. 4. The top two vote getters, regardless of party preference, go on to the November general election.
Building our communities
Who won the Presents From Partners’ Toy Challenge? The results are in
Five unions competed for bragging rights in the annual Presents from Partners Toy Challenge.
Clark County
SW Washington Labor Council-backed candidates advance to general election
Voter turnout in the primary was low, with only 20.3% of registered voters casting ballots.
Building our communities
2019 Labor Day picnic schedule
Every year on Labor Day, union members come together to celebrate family and community. Here are this year’s events.
Clark County
Southwest Washington Labor Council endorsements for the Aug. 6 primary
Voters will elect board members for the City of Vancouver, Clark County, Vancouver Public Schools and Evergreen Public Schools.
Washington
Big night for Washington labor as votes come in
After four years, Democrats retake state senate majority. And a top labor political aide wins election to Seattle City Council.
Clark County
SW Washington Labor Council makes endorsements for August primary
Five candidates square off for chair of Clark County Board of Councilors
Workers Rights
Madore floats right to work resolution in Clark County, Washington
County employees could get the benefits of a union without having to pay for it.
Politics
Labor-endorsed charter change passes in Clark County
Otherwise, it was a tough night for labor unions in Southwest Washington
Politics
A labor union look at the ballot in Washington
WSLC wants a pro-worker majority to retake the state senate
Politics
SW Washington Labor Council backs Clark County charter change
Amendment would add two members to County Commission, cut its pay, and allow initiatives
Clark County
All labor-backed candidates for Vancouver City Council win
Genetic food labeling initiative I-522 fails
Clark County
As Clark County looks at charter change, union members run for ‘freeholder’
Four unionists are among 110 vying for 15 spots as charter “freeholders” in the Nov. 5 election
Building our communities
Labor Roundtable holds awards dinner
Vancouver group names Temple Lentz of OFNHP "union member of the year"
Politics
Labor-backed candidates in Vancouver advance to general election
The Central Labor Council backed five for Vancouver City Council and mayor
Politics
SW Washington Labor Council endorsements for August primary
Labor backs incumbent mayor Tim Leavitt and Council member Jack Burkman
