Northwest Labor Press

Northwest Labor Press Northwest Labor Press is an independent union-supported newspaper founded in 1900. The Northwest Labor Press is an independent, union-supported newspaper.

Our print version is mailed twice a month to about 45,000 members of over three dozen local unions in Oregon and Southwest Washington. There are few other publications like it in the United States. Founded in 1900 by a consortium of trade unions, it’s one of the nation’s oldest labor movement newspapers. Our focus is on the Portland metro area, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest, but we also report on national and global issues.

How to stay ahead of the heat: Cool tips for those who work outdoors
06/23/2026

How to stay ahead of the heat: Cool tips for those who work outdoors

In recent years more than 60 workers a year in Washington and 20 workers a year in Oregon have suffered serious harm from heat.

Sequoia mental health workers join union
06/23/2026

Sequoia mental health workers join union

Defying an anti-union campaign, they voted 2-to-1 to join AFSCME Local 1790.

Social Security deadline nears
06/23/2026

Social Security deadline nears

The trust fund is set to be depleted by late 2032, but don’t let anyone tell you that means Social Security won’t be around when you need it.

Dark Horse Comics agrees to recognize union
06/22/2026

Dark Horse Comics agrees to recognize union

The announcement came one week after Local 7901 announced that 59 of the company’s 102 workers had signed a union petition.

Is Major League Baseball heading for a lockout?
06/22/2026

Is Major League Baseball heading for a lockout?

Players union interim director Bruce Meyer explains the wide MLB-union divide.

Are you a construction union apprentice or a recently graduated journeyman with kids? You could be eligible to get signi...
06/09/2026

Are you a construction union apprentice or a recently graduated journeyman with kids? You could be eligible to get significant from the state of Oregon help paying for childcare.

Oregon’s Child Care for Construction program helps apprentices and new journeymen afford childcare while building careers.

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Portland, OR
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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