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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

New leadership at Ironworkers Local 29

Aug 3, 2015

Longtime business manager Kevin Jensen retired and is succeeded by Joe Bowers

Union Democracy

Plumbers and Fitters Local 290 re-elects Al Shropshire

Jun 30, 2015

Local 290 represents 4,100 workers in construction, industrial, and shipyards.

Union Democracy

Drew Lindsey outpolls Tim Frew to head IBEW Local 280

Jun 25, 2015

Local 280 represents 1,100 electricians in Central Oregon and the Southern Willamette Valley.

Union Democracy

Shirley Block wins top office at ATU 757

Jun 24, 2015

Incumbent Bruce Hansen voted out after one term

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Union Democracy

New officers at OPEIU Local 11

May 14, 2015

Local 11 represents workers at Northwest Natural, Clark County, and the City of Vancouver.

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Union Democracy

Though no longer on the payroll, retirees remain active in Oregon alliance

Apr 2, 2015

Alliance for Retired Americans opposes TPP free trade deal, says it will impact prescription medicine costs

Union Democracy

Willy Myers re-elected to lead Columbia Pacific BCTC

Jan 13, 2015

All candidates were unopposed

Union Democracy

Bakers Local 114 re-elects Terry Lansing

Dec 30, 2014

Lansing, 63, has served as financial secretary-treasurer since 2005

Union Democracy

Chip Elliott elected director of Machinists District W24

Dec 30, 2014

Incumbent vice president Bob Petroff loses to challenger Noel Willet of Woodworkers 130

Union Democracy

Washington AFL-CIO re-elects leadership

Dec 8, 2014

All candidates ran unopposed. The elections are every four years.

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