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Union Organizing

Unions are democratic organizations of workers — united for their own mutual aid and protection and to promote and defend the rights and interests of fellow workers. In the Union Organizing section, we report on efforts to unionize non-union workplaces, and on employer efforts to oppose unionization.

Union Organizing

Crew of nonunion ironworkers goes on unfair labor practice strike at Instafab

May 14, 2015

Workers decided to take a stand after years of feeling ignored and disrespected.

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Baggage handlers at PDX vote to join Machinists Union

Apr 29, 2015

Workers at ABM Onsite Services West cite low wages, lack of training, and job safety

Union Organizing

Portland airport shop workers want a union too

Mar 3, 2015

Workers at the Portland airport Kiehl’s, Rich’s News, Oregonian, and The Market want a union

Union Organizing

First Unitarian Church of Portland recognizes a union

Feb 13, 2015

Church leaders balk at first, but pressure from the congregation prompts a change of heart

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UNITE HERE victory at airport

Oct 15, 2014

A group of concessions workers at the Portland airport will now be union members

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Siemens medical equipment workers unionize with IBEW Local 48

Sep 2, 2014

Campaign benefits from workers resolve — and solidarity from a German union

Union Organizing

Basic Rights Oregon unionizes with AFSCME

Jul 25, 2014

The gay civil rights group voluntarily recognizes a union for its 15 employees

Union Organizing

No surprise: Portland park rangers vote union

May 6, 2014

Overcoming legal obstruction by the City, rangers are now part of DCTU

Union Organizing

After obstruction and delay, City of Portland ordered to proceed with union election for park rangers

Mar 17, 2014

City obstructed and delayed for a year, but now park rangers get to join DCTU

Union Organizing

IBEW engaged in organizing drive at Camas’ Wafertech

Jan 15, 2014

The Taiwanese chipmaker, which pays just over minimum wage, tells workers they don’t need a union

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