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.

Celebrate union talent this Sunday at 5 p.m. PST! SAG-AFTRA's annual Actor Awards will honor the most outstanding movie ...
02/26/2026

Celebrate union talent this Sunday at 5 p.m. PST! SAG-AFTRA's annual Actor Awards will honor the most outstanding movie and TV performances of 2025. Stream it live on Netflix, or join Portland-area SAG-AFTRA members for a watch party at the Judy theater in downtown Portland:

Please join your fellow SAG-AFTRA Portland Local members for a screening of the 32nd Annual Actors Awards at The Judy!Feast on treats from Spin Catering, a union catering company!Doors open at 4:30 pm.

Strike threat looms at Portland Community College
02/23/2026

Strike threat looms at Portland Community College

Raises of 0.35% a year? Yes, you read the 0 right. Two unions at PCC jointly declared impasse Jan. 30 and could strike as soon as March 10.

Oregon Legislature faces revenue crunch as unions prepare to rally at the Capitol
01/19/2026

Oregon Legislature faces revenue crunch as unions prepare to rally at the Capitol

Oregon lawmakers meet from Feb. 2 to no later than March 8 for their biennial “short session,” and this one is expected to be challenging.

PSU deserves funding that works for Oregon’s workers
01/19/2026

PSU deserves funding that works for Oregon’s workers

Portland State serves working, first generation and transfer students, powering Oregon’s workforce. Its mission needs funding to match.

SAG-AFTRA’s 2026 TV and movie awards to air live on Netflix
01/16/2026

SAG-AFTRA’s 2026 TV and movie awards to air live on Netflix

The 32nd annual awards event, formerly known as the SAG Awards, this year was rebranded as the Actor Awards.

Newly found crime novel captures turmoil and triumph of strikes
01/16/2026

Newly found crime novel captures turmoil and triumph of strikes

The late Elmore Leonard's novella dives into a 1970s farmworker strike, capturing picket line tension, humor, and hard choices.

Transformer factory fined nearly $1M for repeat safety violations
01/16/2026

Transformer factory fined nearly $1M for repeat safety violations

Faulty cranes and electrical burns: This Idaho plant is a repeat offender.

Rocky Hanes signs off after 26 years leading IAFF 1660
01/16/2026

Rocky Hanes signs off after 26 years leading IAFF 1660

The longtime president helped double Local 1660 and negotiated safer staffing, shorter workweeks, and stronger contracts for firefighters.

Providence Portland medical techs unionize
01/16/2026

Providence Portland medical techs unionize

The unit includes surgical technicians, occupational therapy assistants, and technologists who run ultrasound, MRI and mammogram equipment.

Legacy workers ratify contract after 29-day strike
01/15/2026

Legacy workers ratify contract after 29-day strike

The agreement covers around 135 nurse practitioners and physician assistants at Legacy hospitals and clinics.

Schoolhouse Electric lays off Local 48 members as Food52 files for bankruptcy
01/15/2026

Schoolhouse Electric lays off Local 48 members as Food52 files for bankruptcy

Food52 hopes to sell to America’s Test Kitchen, which could include the Portland maker light fixtures and home furnishings.

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