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Jobs

Eugene bans natural gas in new house construction

Building trades union officials from UA Local 290 and Operating Engineers Local 701 were among those testifying against the ordinance.
Jobs

Cities look at banning natural gas

A handful of unions say prohibiting natural gas in new construction is bad for workers, for energy diversity and for cost.
Culture

Construction unions push for job site culture shift

Two years after a noose incident on a downtown Portland job site, signs of change are percolating in the construction industry.
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.
Training the Next Generation

Apprentice competitions return

In their first competition in two years, UA Local 290 apprentices showed demonstrated their fitting, plumbing, welding and HVAC skills.
Training the Next Generation

UA Local 290’s training facility welcomes Labor Secretary Walsh

On Aug. 10, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh (center in suit) visited the Springfield training center of United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 290. To his right are Congressman Peter DeFazio and Local 290 business manager Lou Christian.
Union democracy

Lou Christian re-elected as business manager of UA Local 290

Work is booming in Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 290, drawing over 700 travelers from other locals to meet demand.
Culture

Construction coalition plans campaign to end on-the-job harassment of women, minorities

More than 60 union leaders, general contractors, public project owners, trade groups, and others took part in a Dec. 3 Safe From Hate summit.
Building our communities

Subsidized child care helps parents enter building trades

For parents who want in to the building trades, finding childcare has been a hurdle. Now a Labor’s Community Service Agency program is making a difference.
Culture

Noose incident leads unions to call for culture change in construction

When an apprentice encountered a noose on the job, no action was taken for weeks. Building trades unions say that's got to change.
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.
Worker safety

Time to ban a slow-moving killer

The daughter of a union plumber wants to end the occupational disease that claimed her father.
Training the Next Generation

Plumbers & Fitters Local 290 apprentices test their skills at annual contest

About 100 apprentices competed, and the top finishers in each discipline will take part in the Western Regional Apprentice Contest this June in Idaho.
Building our communities

Local 290 members say it’s time to talk about diversity

A new committee wants to figure out what it will take to get more women and minorities to join  — and remain — in United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 290.
In Memoriam

PAUL KIMBERLING: 1944 – 2019

Kimberling was instrumental in the merger of Oregon plumbers and pipefitters locals more than three decades ago.
Building our communities

Presents From Partners’ Toy Challenge: The results are in!

IBEW Local 48 led the pack among unions donating to the this year's toy drive.
Building our communities

Retired union welder gives $500,000 to Shriners Hospital

Duke Mitchell worked, saved, and invested, and now, at 96, has set an extraordinary example of giving.
Collective bargaining

Vigor shipyard workers vote to authorize strike

Tired of being disrespected, shipyard workers are demanding a family-friendly work week.
Jobs

UO’s new $1 billion Knight Science Campus will be built under a PLA

Oregon State Building Trades signed a project labor agreement with UO and Hoffman Construction on the project, which will be built in four phases over 10 years and employ up to 1,300 construction workers.
Union democracy

Metal trades council elects new officers

Jason Joeckel of Laborers Local 737 is the new secretary-treasurer of the Metal Trades Council, which represents workers at the Portland Shipyards.
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