Workers Rights

Labor law violations pile up at Dosha Salon

In June and July, CWA files four more charges with the National Labor Relations Board.

Bowtech abuses continue, Machinists say

The Eugene hunting bow maker breaks terms of a legal settlement, IAM alleges.

Judge hears NLRB complaint vs. Boeing over South Carolina move

NLRB’s case against Boeing goes to the heart of workers’ right to strike.

Rogue Ales puts chill on Teamsters Union campaign

When its minimum wage brewers sought a union, Rogue Ales lawyered up and fired two.

Federal lawsuit targets companies for labor trafficking

EEOC is suing companies that trafficked hundreds of foreign workers to Washington, Hawaii, Texas, and Mississippi.

State-by-state labor battles continue

Polls have continued to show an edge in public support for union rights.

Senators to NLRB: Don’t cave to GOP pressure on Boeing

Ten U.S. senators in asking the National Labor Relations Board to ignore political pressure.

Union workers under grave threat from Walmart expansion

A thousand UFCW members could lose jobs if Walmart opens 17 Portland-area stores as planned.

Portland Jobs with Justice celebrates 20th anniversary

Supporters filled a Portland Hilton ballroom May 14 to celebrate and remember.

Anti-union campaign causes private school closure

Enrollment drops after Portland French School spends $170,000 opposing efforts to join AFT.

Seattle theaters showcase their union support

Seattle theaters joined in the "We Are One" national day of action April 4 by putting up signs.

Koch brothers have presence in Oregon

Georgia-Pacific has changed since it was bought in 2005 by conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch.

At UNITE HERE, gay rights leader bridges two movements

Gay civil rights leader Cleve Jones was a star guest April 20 at the kickoff of the newly-chartered Oregon chapter of Pride At Work.

Bob Tiernan will oversee bargaining at Dosha Salon

Newly unionized Dosha Salon and Spa hired former Oregon Republican Party chair Bob Tiernan to oversee bargaining.

Workers fired for Facebook posts; NLRB investigates

Employers are increasingly firing workers for Facebook rants. But that’s against federal labor law.

Pacific Northwest ‘We Are One’ rallies draw thousands

Attacks on public employee collective bargaining drew protests in more than 1,000 cities April 2-8.

GOP mounting attacks on unions nationwide

Statehouse Republicans are pushing bills to eliminate collective bargaining rights, end the prevailing wage and project labor agreements, and get rid of seniority protections.

Wisconsin governor’s union-busting ignites national backlash

The uprising began Feb. 11 when Republican Scott Walker proposed a law to strip public employees of collective bargaining rights.

We are all Wisconsin: Nationwide fightback on the rise

A new crop of Republican governors has declared war on unions, provoking the biggest showdown since Reagan fired air traffic controllers in 1981.

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