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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

Merger brings Idaho and Wyoming into UFCW Local 555

Dec 16, 2021

UFCW Local 368A, headquartered in Boise, voted to merge into Local 555 adding 1,100 new members to Local 555, bringing its total to 24,900. 

Union Democracy

Shakeup in Teamsters leadership

Dec 1, 2021

Teamsters general president Jimmy Hoffa Jr. is retiring at age 80, and his chosen successor just lost a leadership vote in a landslide.

Union Democracy

New leadership at Machinists District Lodge W24

Dec 1, 2021

Directing business representative Wayne Thompson has retired, and Brandon Bryant and Will Lukens are the new top officers.

Union Democracy

Multnomah County union has new top officer

Nov 17, 2021

Josyln Baker ran unopposed after incumbent Percy Winters Jr. opted not to seek a third term. AFSCME Local 88 represents 3,400 workers.

Union Democracy

Northwest Carpenters placed in trusteeship

Nov 5, 2021

The council’s top officer Evelyn Shapiro has resigned amid allegations of vote rigging in a Seattle contract ratification vote.

Union Democracy

2021 Oregon building trades convention report

Sep 29, 2021

Representing over 33,000 construction workers, delegates backed a candidate for governor and committed to fight racism in the industry.

Union Democracy

Teamster Tully elected as Second VP at NOLC

Sep 29, 2021

Teamsters Local 223 president Dave Tully was elected in a contested roll call vote at the Sept. 27 delegate meeting.

Union Democracy

Liz Shuler elected AFL-CIO president

Sep 1, 2021

She succeeds Rich Trumka, who died Aug. 5. Shuler, AFL-CIO secretary treasurer since 2009, is the first woman to hold the office of president.

Union Democracy

Oregon Building Trades goes forward with Sunriver convention

Sep 1, 2021

It will be the first in-person union convention in Oregon since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. Some events will be held outdoors.

Union Democracy

Russ Garnett re-elected at Roofers Local 49

Jul 14, 2021

Garnett, 56, has served as business agent since 2011, during what has been a boom time in the local construction industry.

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