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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USW Local 7150
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Albany titanium plant to close
The Oremet plant has been in operation since 1956, but nearly all its product goes to Boeing, which has largely halted airliner production.
Collective bargaining
Belts tighten as ATI lockout of union Steelworkers enters fourth month
The locked out steelworkers are struggling to get by on $538 a week in unemployment benefits.
Collective bargaining
Locked-out workers seek support in ATI struggle
ATI’s nationwide lockout of 2,200 steel workers is entering its sixth week.
Collective bargaining
ATI locks out steelworkers in Albany and around the country
Final offer would slash health benefits and end pension for new hires
