Union democracy

Delegates admit labor can't go it alone and, like national AFL, resolve to make a big tent bigger

Delegates voted more policy resolutions than in previous years, and nearly all passed unanimously

The longshore union cited jurisdictional disputes as part of the reason.

Delegates also commit to back construction projects and oppose two ballot measures

Rick Shidaker will replace Steven Araujo, who retires Dec. 31

Resolution calls for continued fight for new I-5 bridge with light rail

UFCW's return would boost AFL-CIO membership by almost 10 percent.

The former Weyerhaeuser worker will finish the term of Bob Wilson, who retired July 1.

Two candidates face a runoff for the vice president’s post

Business and governor to union: ‘Don’t go!’

He succeeds Gary Gillespie, who did not seek re-election.

VP Gary Young, appointed business manager, will run for re-election

Nurse associations have merged, split, and morphed as nurses turn toward collective bargaining.

Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian was the keynote at Oregon Alliance for Retired Americans convention

ONA says the move will enhance nurses' voice in an era of hospital consolidation and cost-cutting

Energy infrastructure was a flashpoint at the annual building trades convention.

Past president Bonnie Luisi retired and did not seek a second two-year term.

Jones retires after 14 years as head of the 2,060-member local.

Candioto, appointed in December to succeed Len Phillips, won election by a wide margin

Bruce Hansen takes office amid a protracted dispute with TriMet, Local 757’s largest employer.