Workers Rights

Oregon Supreme Court ruling expands union grievance rights

Workers can’t be denied union grievance rights just because they’re pursuing outside legal action.

Walmart ‘Black Friday’ protests coast-to-coast

The world’s largest retailer saw protests of its low wages and benefits.

PIRG fundraiser fires entire bargaining team

A manager also threatens to close Portland call center as workers walk out in protest

Dream comes true for Union Cab

Soon, residents and visitors will be able to take a taxi driven by a union member

Portland City Council aims to mandate paid sick days by year’s end

If passed, Portland would join Seattle and San Francisco in a major advance for workers rights.

City staff give green light to Union Cab

Staff are recommending approval of a worker-owned taxi co-op, and sweeping reform of taxi rules.

Judge rules Wisconsin’s anti-union law unconstitutional

For now, the law that led to last year's state capitol occupation is kaput.

Blueberry growers fined for minimum wage violations, but Avakian cries foul

Back pay and civil penalties total $240,000 for violating the rights of 1,100 workers.

Jobs with Justice merges with American Rights at Work

With the failure of the Employee Free Choice Act, American Rights at Work needed new direction.

Portland Jobs with Justice leader Margaret Butler stepping down

Her replacement is Karly Edwards, a longtime UNITE HERE organizer.

Walmart planned for Oak Grove draws protest

Protesters say Walmart represents a threat to union grocery workers, among others.

Unions launch global boycott of Hyatt

Hyatt turned heatlamps on Chicago picketers and fired unionized Boston housekeepers en masse.

Portland’s answer to Union Cab – taxi reform

Portland plans to overhaul taxi rules after a study found shocking labor conditions for drivers.

Union-backed coalition calls on Portland to require paid sick leave

A proposed ordinance could make the City a pioneer on human rights and public health

OSPIRG call center fires a third union activist

Phone canvassers strike an hour to protest the third firing of a member of their bargaining team.

Trees Inc accused of harassing union steward

NLRB is looking into the allegations

Anti-union Wisconsin governor faces June 5 recall

In footage released by a documentary-maker, Walker describes his bill as ‘divide and conquer.’

Lawyer games hamper NLRB effort to fulfill its mission

A federal judge strikes down reforms intended to reduce legal delays in union elections.

Jeweler closes sidewalk when union shows up

Nonunion R&H Construction and Kassab Jewelers are accused of violating workers rights.

Dosha shoos clients away from pro-union employees

Still no contract, and some workers are pushing to dump the union.