HALL OF SHAMERS: The millionaire union member athletes who crossed hotel maid strike picket lines Dec 20, 2018 It’s bad enough when regular members of the public cross a strike picket line.
Union-bashing Willamette Week tramples the facts in airport story Oct 31, 2017 That story about the union that wants to raise prices and rid the airport of small businesses? Fake news.
Labor highlights from the November 3 general election Nov 20, 2015 For workers, this year’s low-turnout Nov. 3 election was a mix of successes and setbacks.
Port of Portland passes new ‘social equity’ policy Apr 16, 2015 New airline service contractors will have to hire 80% of their workers from the previous contractor
Airlines threaten to sue over modest labor reforms at PDX Mar 19, 2015 Port of Portland proposal would require $13 total hourly compensation in future airport service contracts
PDX: a highly desirable workplace, for managers Feb 17, 2015 Port of Portland hires a $197-an-hour consultant to develop its policy to help low-wage workers
Port of Portland will consider a “social equity” policy for airport workers Dec 12, 2014 PDX lags behind other West Coast airports in raising standards for low-wage service workers
$15 SeaTac minimum wage challenged in court Dec 17, 2013 Judge will rule by Jan. 1, when the law is to take effect
U.S. Supreme Court hears challenge to union neutrality agreements Dec 4, 2013 Several justices grill a lawyer from an anti-union group
UNITE HERE and Hyatt reach national agreement Jul 3, 2013 Pact provides contracts and process for workers to join unions
