Former City Hall Staffer Files Discrimination Complaints Against Councilor’s Office

The complaints, which have yet to be investigated by the city and state, allege Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane and her chief of staff retaliated against and fired a staffer after she requested ADA accommodations.

Legacy Emanuel Sends Cease and Desist to Nurses Union Over ICE Statements

Oregon Nurses Association previously spoke out about alleged patient privacy violations of ICE detainees who receive medical care at the Legacy facility.

Council Workers’ Union Complaint Alleges Loretta Smith Fired Staffer in Retaliation for Union Organizing

The newly-formed Council Alliance of Workers union is calling on city councilors to uphold their commitment to labor rights in their own workplaces.

“We Want the Same Protections”: TriMet Safety Staff Announce Union Effort

They work to keep passengers safe, but say they are not afforded the rights of regular TriMet employees.

City Council Staff Form New Labor Union

Citing a desire for clear job descriptions, a cap on weekly hours worked, and greater stability for the city, Council office employees form new Council Alliance of Workers. 

Strike Averted: New Seasons Grocery Workers Secure First Labor Contract

After threatening to strike, unionized workers voted Monday to ratify a contract with increased wages and better health insurance protections.

Legacy Health Staff Say They’ll Stay on Strike Until Company Offers Better Deal 

Clinicians say their pay hasn’t kept pace with wages at other local health care systems as the two sides begin mediation.  

Portland-Area Starbucks Baristas Remain on Strike Over Labor Contract, Wage Disputes

Nationwide, unionized baristas say the company has failed to negotiate fair terms as the coffee chain racks up labor violations and complaints.

Amid Months of Contentious Bargaining, PSU Adjunct Union Wins Unfair Labor Practice Case 

A state board found PSU violated labor law by withholding benefit funds from adjunct union members. The incident has shaken the trust of many adjunct faculty as the union works on their next contract.

City Council Caught in the Middle of Police Oversight Labor Strike 

Councilors are avoiding City Hall while Portland's Independent Police Review staff are on strike, bringing some Council operations to a halt. 

Portland-Area Kaiser Permanente Workers Could Strike as Soon as Next Week

Thousands of employees voted to strike if the health care workers can’t reach a labor agreement with Kaiser before Tuesday.

PSU Sheds Staff After Expedited Return-To-Office Requirement

With rapid changes to in-person work policies in pursuit of a more “vibrant” campus, some PSU employees say they've been left behind.

Workers in Portland’s Independent Police Investigation Unit Authorize a Strike

The complaint investigation unit says the city’s new voter-approved police oversight system could leave them jobless.

With a New Media Conglomerate on the Scene, Oregon’s News Landscape is Shrinking

Carpenter Media’s purchase of Pamplin and EO Media Groups has been marked by labor fights, layoffs, and the discontinuation of a Portland print edition in a series of cost-cutting efforts.

Shoofly Vegan Bakery Staff Cease Efforts to Buy the Business, Starting Their Own Instead

Amid paycheck disputes and a staff walkout that shuttered the SE Portland cafe, former Shoofly workers say they've signed a lease on a new space.

Staff at PeaceHealth Southwest Say Job Cuts Could Backfire

The health care provider is slashing 1% of its workforce. Impacted employees say it will only strain the hospital system and prolong patient stays.

Shoofly Vegan Bakery Employees Locked Out After Disputes With New Owner

Staff say paychecks were late twice in a row, and the business is no longer fulfilling wholesale orders with local cafes. 

Tech Workers at Adidas Claim Late Payments, Other Challenges 

Contract workers at Adidas allege labor issues that reflect broader problems in the corporate IT world.

Does a “Big Tent” Approach to Labor Include Police Unions? 

The Portland Police Association’s bid to join the Northwest Oregon Labor Council has sparked backlash.

The Promises and Perils of TriMet’s Safety Response Team

Former and current staff say the program, which TriMet launched as part of an initiative to reimagine public safety in 2021, is exploitative of employees and hasn’t lived up to its potential.

Providence Relents After Ordering Nursing Instructors to Cross Picket Lines

An attorney intervened after Providence asked its nursing educators to work as replacement labor during a health care worker strike.

New Seasons Employees Remain on Strike Over “Unjust” Firing of Longtime Employee

The grocery chain tentatively agreed not to fire staff without just cause. Then it terminated a 19-year employee who aided a blind colleague.

Strike Averted: City Reaches Tentative Deal with Largest Employee Union

AFSCME 189 expects to finalize a new contract with the city of Portland, but another labor union's strike plan is still on.

Providence, Union Set to Re-Enter Negotiations Amid Historic Health Care Worker Strike

Roughly 4,000 Oregon health care workers are on strike. This time, the picket lines include physicians.

PSU Lays Off 17 Academic Faculty Members As Union Talks of Potential Strike 

Portland State University's professors union says independent financial analysis shows stable cash reserves, raising questions about the necessity for layoffs.

UPDATED: Street Roots Staff Announce Intent to Unionize

Workers at Street Roots plan to join Communications Workers of America, adding to the growing ranks of local news outlets with union representation.

Unionized New Seasons Workers to Strike on Wednesday Before Thanksgiving

The New Seasons Labor Union has been in contract negotiations with the company for almost two years. Workers want customers to boycott the company until an agreement is reached.

Portland State University Faculty Layoffs Spark Outrage

After faculty received notice of layoffs, PSU's professor union protested at the university president’s office. Faculty allege administrative bloat and bad budgeting are fueling budget cuts.

Thousands of Fred Meyer Employees Go On Strike Through Labor Day Weekend

The Unfair Labor Practice strike, planned to continue until Sept. 3, comes amid FTC hearings over a merger between Albertsons and Fred Meyer's parent company, Kroger.

KOIN TV Workers Allege Outrageous Union-Busting Tactics from Management

Even after a recent federal court order mandated KOIN owners to bargain with the union, they’ve refused to come to the table.

Providence Nurses Say They've Been Barred From Work By Management Following Strike

Meanwhile, the Oregon Health Authority is overwhelmed by staffing complaints from health care workers across the state

As Portland's White Collar Employees Return to Offices, Janitors Push For Fair Wages, Benefits

Janitors with SEIU work at high-profile businesses like Nike and Intel, but their work is often unsung. Amid labor contract negotiations, they're rallying for living wages and benefits.

Portland Japanese Garden Employees Announce Union

After employees revealed glaring pay disparity and racially insensitive behavior, they hope union representation will alleviate workplace concerns.

Portland Rideshare Drivers Call for Government Reform to Fix Unfair Working Conditions

Workers cite low pay, a lack of fare transparency, and differences in worker protections in Oregon and Washington. Advocates say the path to change is through government action.

Employees at Portland Japanese Garden Report Pay Inequity and Racist Language from Management

Staff at the nonprofit say they’ve been retaliated against for speaking up about their concerns at work.

The Portland Teachers’ Strike Is Over. The Conversation About Oregon’s Education System Is Just Heating Up.

With the unprecedented strike resolved, teachers are calculating the return on investment. School leaders are lambasting the state’s school funding formula.

PPS and the Teachers' Union Ratified a Contract Agreement. Now What?

While the teachers' strike is officially over, questions remain over calendar changes, and students are frustrated after being left out of decision making.

With a Tentative Agreement Reached Between PPS and Teachers' Union, Students Will Return To School

If the union and school board approve the tentative agreement, the historic Portland Public Schools strike will officially come to an end.

Disagreement About Class Size Decisions Fueling Teachers’ Strike Stalemate

Amid weeks-long strike, the teachers’ union says parents should help make decisions about how many students can be enrolled in a class. PPS board members disagree.

After the Teachers’ Strike, How Will PPS Make Up For Lost Time?

The strike is still ongoing, but concerns about students meeting educational requirements are taking hold.

City Hopes Clean Energy Funds Will Help End Teachers Strike as It Surpasses the Two-Week Mark

With Thanksgiving Break days away, PPS and the teachers' union still haven't reached a contract agreement. City officials hope fast-tracked clean energy funds will help.

"We Don't Cross Picket Lines": Benson High School Construction Workers Walk Off The Job In Solidarity With Striking Teachers

"We aren’t gonna build this thing if [PPS] doesn't meet their demands," one union electrician said.

PPS Unions Representing Administrative, Cafeteria, and Custodial Workers Request Mediation

The PPS labor relations crisis isn't limited to the ongoing teachers' strike.

In Week Two of Teachers' Strike, State Legislators Align With Union

PPS leaders tried to petition state lawmakers for more education funding to meet teachers' demands. The strategy may have backfired.

Oregon Legislators to Portland Public Schools: "Take the Reins" and Handle the Strike

State lawmakers aren't jumping at the opportunity to reallocate state funds to end the teacher strike.

Amid Teachers' Strike, Other Portland Public Schools Staff File Grievance With District

Members of the Portland Federation of School Professionals say the district has asked them to perform work outside their contract.

Portland Teachers’ Strike: District Asks State For Money; Teachers Say “Hold The Line”

With each group pointing to a different solution for the district’s funding woes, the stalemate between teachers and Portland Public Schools won’t let up.

No School November? Portland Teachers Begin First-Ever Strike

All PPS schools are closed indefinitely, after teachers union and school district failed to come to an agreement in time to avoid a strike.

UPDATE: As Portland Public Schools and Teachers Union Stall on Negotiations, District Prepares for Unprecedented Strike

Despite offers of higher salaries, the school district and teachers union remain hundreds of millions of dollars apart in contract negotiations.

As PPS Teachers Inch Closer to a Strike, Staff Across the District Ask for Better Treatment

Portland’s teachers union says educators are being priced out of the city, and class sizes are too big. Meanwhile, other public school employees are also struggling with their contract negotiations.

Organizing Portland: Local Labor Organizers See Surge in Union Solidarity, Diversity

Independent union membership is growing at Portland retail stores, restaurants, and even strip clubs. Longstanding unions are also receiving community support.

Low Pay and High Consequences: PSU Adjuncts Say Treatment of Part-Time Instructors Reveals Institutional Problems

Adjunct faculty at Portland State University, currently bargaining for higher wages, say they aren't being fairly paid for their contribution to Portland's largest university.

Unionized Burgerville Workers Say Company is Illegally Retaliating Against Organizers

Union says contract negotiations with management have stalled, noting a recent one-day strike saw temporary workers hired at higher wages than permanent staff

Powell's Workers, Fed Up With "Poverty Wages," Move Closer to a Strike

Employees at the world's largest independent bookstore voted to authorize a future strike, citing stagnant wages that diminish the value they bring to the beloved stores.

OHSU Nurses Prepare For Possible Labor Strike

Health care workers say hospitals have failed to address chronic staffing issues, leading to strikes not seen in decades.

CAT in Crisis: Financial Trouble Threatens Future of Portland’s Community Alliance of Tenants

The nearly three-decade old nonprofit plans to lay off most staffers until it secures more resources. Employees say the problem goes even deeper, alleging mismanagement and union-busting.

City of Portland Worker Strike Ends with Contract Compromise

While workers won higher cost of living increases, fear of rising costs in Portland remains.

Hundreds of Critical Portland Operations Workers on Strike After Mediation Fails

Wastewater and street maintenance workers are asking the city to keep wages competitive with the private sector.

City of Portland Office Workers Move to Form an Independent Union

“When push comes to shove at budget time, we always take the hit first,” union organizers say.

More Than 600 City Workers are Poised to Strike Over Cost of Living Concerns

Organizers say the strike could have immediate impacts on wastewater treatment and freezing weather road maintenance.

Workers at Homeless Nonprofit New Avenues for Youth Announce Union Drive

Organizers cite low pay, limited time off, and lack of board representation as their main concerns.

The Majority of Portland-Area New Seasons Stores Have Moved to Unionize

Ten out of 19 New Seasons grocery stores have joined the local labor movement.

Afuri Restaurant Employees Announce Independent Union Drive

Staff at Afuri described working conditions that have been particularly chaotic over the last several months as the company expands in the Portland area.

Staff at North Interstate New Seasons Join Union Drive

Arbor Lodge New Seasons workers want living wages, a fair attendance policy, adaquate staffing levels, and more.

Workers at Slabtown New Seasons Vote to Unionize

The vote doubles the size of the growing New Seasons Labor Union.

Workers at Two Northeast Portland New Seasons Stores File to Join Burgeoning Independent Union

Concordia and Grant Parks New Seasons workers represent the sixth and seventh New Seasons stores that have announced plans to form a union this year.

Workers at Southeast Portland Burgerville Location Move to Unionize

Workers at Woodstock New Seasons File to Unionize

The Southeast store is the fifth where workers have filed to unionize in recent months.

Workers at Sellwood's New Seasons Market Vote Against Unionizing

New Seasons Workers at Southeast Portland's Seven Corners Market Vote to Unionize

Burgerville Workers of Color Call for Resignation of Manager for Racist Actions

Bernie Sanders to Introduce Plan to Guarantee Jobs, Health Care

Reminder: It's Not Just Actresses Being Sexually Harassed at Work

WalMart Is Buying Your Favorite Online Retailers and That's Terrible News for Workers

The City’s Fighting to Shield Union Members’ Names from a Right-Wing Group

But Just Two Months Ago, Officials Said They Were Public Records

Hall Monitor: The Hirer Gets Fired?

Portland’s HR Director Just Resigned Abruptly. Her Replacement Was Picked Months Ago.

The City is Winning Authority to Drug Test Its Workers

It’s the First Time Managers Have Been Able to Test Many Employees, and It Could Lead to Problems