Union Organizing

Sixth New Seasons store goes union

Workers at the Arbor Lodge grocery store in North Portland voted 71-23 to join the independent union, and another election is later this month.

Workers voted in a union at Afuri Ramen. Potbelly could be next.

The unanimous vote marks the first win for Restaurant Workers of Portland, which launched along with the Afuri campaign.

Cinema workers: strike first, union later

After a six-day strike, workers filed a National Labor Relations Board petition, seeking to affiliate with the newly formed United Cinema Workers.

NLRB certifies Amazon Labor Union win

Amazon held up the certification for nine months through legal objections, but the NLRB has again dismissed Amazon's complaints.

Abortion support group recognizes union

The Beaverton-headquartered National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) announced it would voluntarily recognize OPEIU Local 11 union representation.

Five New Seasons stores now unionized

Workers at all five stores unionized with the New Seasons Labor Union (NSLU), which formed in mid-2022 at the Seven Corners store.

Union busters file disclosures at Schoolhouse Electric

Whatever they were paid, the consultants failed in their mission: Workers voted to unionize with IBEW Local 48 in August.

Workers launch union drive at New Avenues For Youth

Three dozen workers and supporters marched into the nonprofit's offices in downtown Portland on Dec. 6, demanding voluntary union recognition.

More nurses go union at Bend hospital

The St. Charles Health System nurses provide home health and hospice care for patients in Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond.

Pierce Pacific workers decertify from union

After 40 years of union representation, workers at Portland manufacturer Pierce Pacific will no longer be members of Machinists District Lodge W24.

Workers unionize at two more New Seasons stores

New Seasons Labor Union has now won four elections since filing its first union petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in May.

Tillamook workers stay union

With 87% turnout, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) workers voted 111 to 91 to stay with Teamsters Local 58.

Rite Aid pharmacy techs form independent union

The proposed bargaining unit covers all pharmacy technicians at Rite Aid, at 2080 NW 9th St. in Corvallis.

Burgerville union launches campaign at sixth store

The proposed bargaining unit covers all 37 non-management workers at the Burgerville at Southeast 26th and Powell Blvd.

Union interest spreads to two more Portland-area New Seasons stores

Workers at North Portland and Beaverton branches of grocery chain New Seasons are seeking to affiliate with the New Seasons Labor Union.

Workers will vote on union at Portland ramen shop

A group of 19 workers at Afuri Ramen + Dumpling in downtown Portland say they want wage increases and safety improvements.

Ridwell workers go union in Washington

The company collects items that typical curbside recycling programs don’t accept, like batteries, lightbulbs, plastic film and more.

Imperfect Foods workers join UFCW

The bargaining unit includes all delivery drivers and delivery lead workers at the Clackamas, Oregon location.

More Portland Street Response workers go union

Two classifications of workers at the newly formed agency are now represented by Professional & Technical Employees Local 17 (PROTEC17).

A second New Seasons store votes to unionize

The Slabtown vote was the fourth union election at New Seasons in recent months, and three more stores have pending union elections.