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In Memoriam

Dick Harmon, 1937-2024

Richard Harmon, an influential community organizer and mentor to generations of organizers, died in his sleep Feb. 6 in Portland.
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Honoring the Key Bridge workers

The bridge collapse highlighted that immigrants often work in hazardous occupations, with construction jobs ranking among the most dangerous.
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Critical mission: workplace safety

More than 50 years ago on April 28 the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect, promising every worker the right to a safe job.
People

On a mission to organize every sign shop

One diehard union supporter has played a part in all three sign shops that unionized in the last several years.
Workers Rights

Workwear for worrisome streets

Workers who maintain City of Portland sewage infrastructure recently received new city-issued workwear: bulletproof vests.
Our Jobs

Vancouver school districts cut staff amid $54M deficit

Facing multi-million dollar budget deficits, Vancouver’s two school districts are on track to eliminate 402 positions.

Vancouver firm fined in grisly accident is repeat child labor offender

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After a 16-year-old lost both legs in a workplace accident, an investigation found Rotschy has committed dozens of child labor law violations. 

Low-paid library workers fed up in Vancouver

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They make $16.28 an hour. The director makes $195,000. Library workers mob the board to say it’s time for a raise.

Boeing back in bargaining – first time in 16 years

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In the past Boeing schemed to squeeze concessions out of workers and taxpayers. This year union leaders are looking for a reboot.

Potbelly Sandwich spent $100k to fight union

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Potbelly hired Optimal Employee Relations of Henderson, Nevada, about a month before workers voted 9-6 to join Restaurant Workers of Portland.

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