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UFCW Local 555

In Memoriam

Ken Spray, 1947-2012

The Heppner native worked for many union locals throughout his career.
Politics

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.
Clackamas County

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.
Jobs

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.
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