Willamette Week

Democratic Campaign Workers Unionize, A First In Oregon

Campaign staff for state Rep. Teresa Alonso Leon successfully unionized their shop.

What’s Not to Like About Kate Brown?

Democrats are energized. The economy’s booming. Her opponent’s party is toxic. And yet Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s election bid is in trouble.

The Dialogue: What Readers Had to Say About Decongestion Pricing and State Tax Revenues

“We challenge WW’s assertion that decongestion pricing, a thoughtful and proven alternative, is an inherently regressive policy mechanism.”

Murmurs: Union Organizes Inside Oregon’s Largest Hospital System

In other news: Lawsuits! Awards! Awards! Lawsuits!

U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Case Today With Big Implications for Oregon Politics

Janus vs Illinois will test the ability of public employee unions to charge dues to members who don’t want to pay them.

Murmurs: Founder Resigns From Portland Tenants United

In other news: Union objections scuttle new 911 system.

New Seasons Workers United Accuse Grocery Chain of Firing Two Union Organizers

NSWU claims that CEO Wendy Collie interrogated an employee about supporting a union – and fired the worker two weeks later. A second employee was allegedly fired after publicly voicing support for NSWU.

New Seasons Market Hires The Same Union-Busting Firm Donald Trump Used to Fight Workers At His Las Vegas Hotels

Cruz & Associates is a consulting firm that specializes in “union avoidance” according to its website.

Organized Labor Wants to Push Out Local Restaurants and Raise Prices at Portland International Airport

Portlanders love their unique airport. They also value labor unions. One of those two things has to give.

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