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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.

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Union Democracy

Fracture and reunion as nurses unions shift alignments

Apr 3, 2013

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

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Union Democracy

Don’t rely on politicians, Avakian tells union retirees

Apr 3, 2013

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

Union Democracy

Oregon Nurses Association joins American Federation of Teachers

Apr 2, 2013

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

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Avakian, Starr spar at Oregon building trades gathering

Sep 5, 2012

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

Union Democracy

Roseburg techie will lead OSEA

Jul 12, 2012

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

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Lennie Ellis succeeds Ron Jones at IBEW 659

Jul 12, 2012

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

Union Democracy

Sheet Metal Workers elect John Candioto

Jul 5, 2012

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

Union Democracy

Transit union members elect new leadership

Jun 22, 2012

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

Union Democracy

Tim Frew reelected at IBEW 280

Jun 6, 2012

Local still suffering nearly 30 percent unemployment

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Collective Bargaining

Strike ends at Cascade Steel. Bargaining continues.

May 2, 2012

Meanwhile, mid-strike, members vote in new union leadership.

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