A union guide to the Portland mayor’s race
Each of the three leading candidates has some labor support.
View ArticleBuilding Trades’ John Mohlis reappointed to PDC board
At PDC, Mohlis has pushed for minority contracting and apprenticeship training.
View ArticleTo halt layoffs and rescue schools, Mayor Adams dips into little-known...
City workers sigh relief, but wonder: Why a budget rollercoaster when money there all along?
View ArticleBreakthrough: City of Portland commits to build union, and use minority...
New “community benefits agreement” uses public construction spending as a public policy tool
View ArticleLaborers 483 backs Jefferson Smith for mayor
The local represents City workers who maintain streets, parks, and water treatment.
View ArticleCity staff give green light to Union Cab
Staff are recommending approval of a worker-owned taxi co-op, and sweeping reform of taxi rules.
View ArticlePortland school bond measure has union support
The measure funding school repairs is backed by police, fire, teachers and city and county unions.
View ArticleLaborers Council, Fire, Police unions withdraw endorsements of Jefferson...
The three labor organizations aren't recommending any candidate in the mayoral race.
View ArticleSick leave ordinance goes before Portland City Council
Commissioner Fritz takes lead on workers rights advance that would impact 2 in 5 Portland workers.
View ArticleUnanimous City Council: Portland workers will have sick leave
How a labor and community alliance improved life for over 250,000 workers
View ArticleLabor wary about public water district
Initiative would take control of water and sewer away from the City of Portland
View ArticleEight reasons Portland union members should vote ‘no’ on the Water District...
Soaked by high water bills, 26-156 might sound like a good idea … ’til you know the details. The post Eight reasons Portland union members should vote ‘no’ on the Water District measure appeared first...
View ArticleLabor gets seat on Portland’s utility reform task force
Blue-ribbon commission will come up with reforms to City water and sewer bureaus The post Labor gets seat on Portland’s utility reform task force appeared first on nwLaborPress.
View ArticleRogue Uber steamrolls into Portland … after law-abiding Union Cab waited 22...
City of Portland says it will rewrite rules by April 9 to make Uber legal The post Rogue Uber steamrolls into Portland … after law-abiding Union Cab waited 22 months for permits appeared first on...
View ArticleCity of Portland to consider $15 an hour for contract workers
If passed it would be a more than $4 jump for janitors, security guards and others The post City of Portland to consider $15 an hour for contract workers appeared first on nwLaborPress.
View ArticleTaxi drivers appeal to City: No special rules for Uber
A City task force will propose new taxi regs by April The post Taxi drivers appeal to City: No special rules for Uber appeared first on nwLaborPress.
View ArticleCity of Portland passes $15 minimum for its contracted service workers
The wage floor covers 150 janitors and guards and parking attendants and about 20 City workers The post City of Portland passes $15 minimum for its contracted service workers appeared first on...
View ArticleBuilding Trades leader Willy Myers tapped for Portland Development Commission
Mayor Charlie Hales appoints Myers to succeed John Mohlis of the State Building Trades Council The post Building Trades leader Willy Myers tapped for Portland Development Commission appeared first on...
View ArticleSick leave ordinance goes before Portland City Council
Commissioner Fritz takes lead on workers rights advance that would impact 2 in 5 Portland workers. The post Sick leave ordinance goes before Portland City Council appeared first on nwLaborPress.
View ArticleUnanimous City Council: Portland workers will have sick leave
How a labor and community alliance improved life for over 250,000 workers The post Unanimous City Council: Portland workers will have sick leave appeared first on nwLaborPress.
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