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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

ILWU elects new leadership

Nov 13, 2018

Members of the West Coast longshore and warehouse union elected their first-ever black president, Willie Adams.

Union Democracy

Melissa Unger wins election at SEIU 503

Oct 3, 2018

The state’s largest union saw active competition for most of its top officer positions.

Union Democracy

Oregon Building Trades: Ready to take it to next level

Sep 4, 2018

Delegates elected new officers, set policy, and raised funds for political work

Union Democracy

Sheet Metal Local 16 members elect first-ever female business agent

Aug 3, 2018

The 2,045 member local has been working to increase union market share and attract more women and minority workers.

Union Democracy

Washington AFL-CIO president Jeff Johnson to retire

Jul 5, 2018

Vying to succeed him are WSLC secretary-treasurer Lynne Dodson and Machinists District Lodge 751 Political Director Larry Brown.

Union Democracy

Incumbent slate re-elected at ATU Local 757

Jul 3, 2018

At the top of the slate, Shirley Block was re-elected with 55 percent of the vote, outpolling four challengers.

Union Democracy

Roofers Local 49 re-elects Russ Garnett to third term

Jul 3, 2018

Garnett ran unopposed for a third term as business manager.

Union Democracy

Incumbent Drew Lindsey outpolls Tim Frew to head IBEW Local 280

Jun 12, 2018

Electrical work is booming in Local 280’s jurisdiction, and the local hit a membership record of 1,300 in May.

Union Democracy

ILWU to hold 2018 convention in Portland June 4-8

May 29, 2018

The 35,000-member union represents dock and warehouse workers in Hawaii and the West Coast.

Union Democracy

Ironworker Robert Camarillo will head Oregon Building Trades

May 29, 2018

The council coordinates the state-level political efforts of 21 affiliated building trades unions.

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