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Union Democracy

Don’t ever let the slander “union boss” go unchallenged. If you’re a union member, a boss is somebody you work for, but a union officer is somebody who works for you. By law, union members in the United States have the right to vote for their union leadership, and the right to run for union office themselves. The heading “Union Democracy” is where we report on the results of those union officer elections, and on the proceedings of union conventions where decisions are made.

Union Democracy

Sotomayor steps in as business manager at Laborers 483

Jan 18, 2023

The public sector LiUNA local is currently preparing for a strike at its biggest unit: the City of Portland.

Union Democracy

Cottrill and Wimmer contend for NOLC top office

Jan 18, 2023

Executive secretary-treasurer, a full-time staff position, has been vacant since Thomas Mosher left in November.

Union Democracy

New leader sworn in at Oregon AFL-CIO

Dec 14, 2022

Aida Aranda was unopposed for secretary-treasurer at the Dec. 8 meeting of the union federation’s Executive Board.

Union Democracy

A new ambassador for labor in Southwest Washington

Dec 14, 2022

Shaun Gundert, a high school science teacher and member of Evergreen Education Association, was elected as SWWACLC president.

Union Democracy

Northwest Oregon Labor Council needs top officer

Nov 16, 2022

The executive secretary-treasurer leads a local council of the AFL-CIO with 76 local union affiliates totaling 53,000 union members.

Union Democracy

SW Washington Labor Council needs president

Nov 16, 2022

It’s the top position at an organization that represents the interests of 17,000 members of 51 affiliated local unions.

Union Democracy

Painters Local 10 calls for freedom for Mumia

Nov 16, 2022

Mumia Abu-Jamal, a former member of the Black Panther Party, was a radio journalist who had exposed police abuses in Philadelphia.

Union Democracy

Thomas Mosher exits Labor Council for job in PA

Nov 2, 2022

In August, he got an offer he couldn’t turn down: return to his former home of Philadelphia to work for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.

Union Democracy

New business manager at Roofers Local 49

Nov 2, 2022

On Travis Hopkins’ agenda: hiring a new organizer, growing the workforce, and securing work in the renewable sector. 

Union Democracy

Myers ends WSLC campaign

Oct 19, 2022

Shannon Myers’ decision leaves Cherika Carter unopposed for the number two office at the Washington State Labor Council.

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