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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Steve Novick
Workers Rights
Portland City Council passes fair scheduling resolution
The non-binding resolution encourages all Portland employers to review their scheduling practices.
Health Care
TriMet, ATU may join together to fight health cost burden
Portland Commissioner Steve Novick wants to bring both sides together to focus on better health
Workers Rights
Sick leave ordinance goes before Portland City Council
Commissioner Fritz takes lead on workers rights advance that would impact 2 in 5 Portland workers.
Health Care
Health insurance ate my pension
What some unions are doing about out-of-control health care costs
Portland
Labor Council hosts first mayoral debate
Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO, hosted the first joint appearance of the 2012 Portland mayor campaign.