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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UFCW Local 555
Collective bargaining
Mayor-elect Hales to grocers: ‘No one wins in a race to the bottom’
Hales spoke to union grocery workers before a scheduled round of bargaining.
Workers Rights
Portland City Council aims to mandate paid sick days by year’s end
If passed, Portland would join Seattle and San Francisco in a major advance for workers rights.
Oregon
A union guide to the Oregon ballot
Priorities including re-electing Brown and Avakian and ending the corporate kicker.
In Memoriam
Ken Spray, 1947-2012
The Heppner native worked for many union locals throughout his career.
Clackamas County
Anti light rail measure passes Clackamas County
Labor defends light rail, but it's not enough.
Buying Union
Danner Boots made by UFCW members
A Portland factory makes work, outdoor, and military boots.
People
UFCW’s Anderson re-elected to Salem Electric Coop
The member-owned co-op serves 20,000 in Salem and Keizer.
Politics
Groener named to Clackamas Community College board
The UFCW rep says he will run for re-election.
In Memoriam
Doris Buck, 1913-2012
The UFCW leader once bargained the highest wage rates in the U.S. poultry industry.
Workers Rights
Ashland co-op goes gonzo over union drive
A federal agency is investigating labor law violations at a Southern Oregon food co-op.
Union democracy
Clay, Anderson re-elected at UFCW 555
Oregon's largest private-sector union holds a leadership vote.
Oregon/Washington
UFCW’s Witt explores possible congressional race against Wu
Union member (and state rep) Brad Witt is considering a primary challenge to Congressman David Wu.
Portland
Danner Boot lays off 90
Most of those let go were members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555.
Oregon
Unions prepare to defend working families agenda in Salem
Oregon’s citizen legislature convenes Feb. 1.
Building our communities
Help is out there for long-term unemployed
For union members in need, by far the two biggest sources of help are unemployment insurance and food stamps. In the Portland area, unions refer hardship cases to Labor's Community Service Agency.
People
Single mom, former waitress to lead SEIU Local 503
Fourteen years ago, Heather Conroy was waiting tables in Northwest Portland. On Nov. 12, she’ll take the reins of Oregon’s second-largest union. Conroy won election in a three-way race, and will succeed Leslie Frane as executive director of 45,000-member SEIU Local 503.
