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Shows tagged as: union

Thu, Apr 4 2013

Competing PERS Reform Plans

Democrats and Republicans in the Oregon Legislature are pushing different proposals to reform the Public Employees Retirement System.

Wed, Mar 6 2013

A Union For Foster Parents?

An Oregon lawmaker says foster parents should be able to make their voices heard in Salem by forming a union.

Tue, Jan 15 2013

TriMet Union Responds To Driver Fatigue Issue

Following an investigation by The Oregonian the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757 is calling for changes to rules governing working hours for drivers.

Tue, Jan 8 2013

Overtime At TriMet Leads To Tired Drivers

An investigation by The Oregonian reveals exhaustion is a common problem among TriMet drivers.

Mon, Nov 26 2012

Port of Portland Security Guard Strike Averted

An impending security guard strike at the Port of Portland was averted over the weekend.

Wed, Sep 26 2012

Longshore Union Negotiations Heating Up

Negotiations between the local longshore union and grain exportors may get messy this weekend.

Tue, Sep 25 2012

Reaction to Frashour Reinstatement Ruling

Portland Mayor Sam Adams said he will appeal a ruling that says he must reinstate Portland police officer Ronald Frashour. 

Tue, Aug 14 2012

Update on Port Dispute

The National Labor Relations Board issued a ruling in the dispute between two unions at the Port of Portland.

Wed, Jul 18 2012

On the Job: Longshoreman

What is it like to work as a longshoreman at the Port of Portland? 

Mon, May 14 2012

Striking Teachers

Teachers in the Eagle Point School District are on strike and another district has voted to approve a strike later this month. What's going on?

Thu, Apr 12 2012

Teacher Strike?

Two local teachers' unions voted Wednesday evening on whether or not to go on strike.

Tue, Jan 31 2012

Unionizing University of Oregon

University of Oregon faculty members have launched a unionizing effort. What difference would this for students and the university at large?

Tue, Dec 13 2011

PERS Follow-Up

We continue our conversation about the now-public benefits of retirees in Oregon's Public Employees Retirement System with its director and others.

Mon, Dec 5 2011

PERS Benefits Made Public

A court settlement with two newspapers compelled  Oregon's Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to release the names and benefit amounts for all of its retirees. Has this information affected your opinions on PERS?

Mon, Dec 5 2011

Fighting to Keep Union Alive

Union Mayor Bill Lindsley is trying to keep his small town economically viable, even as he sees people in his town — like those in other rural places — increasingly move to bigger cities.

Wed, Sep 21 2011

Health Engagement Model Controversy

State workers are encouraged to sign up for a Health Engagement Model (HEM) as part of their new health insurance plan — but some union members have strong objections to it.

Fri, Sep 9 2011

Fighting Over Grain

Why is a longshoremen's union trying to block grain shipments to the Port of Longview?

Fri, Aug 5 2011

SEIU Contract

The state's largest public employee union will vote later this month on a contract no one seems to like.

Wed, Jul 20 2011

Tentative Union Deal Struck

Unionized public employees have been working without a contract for two-weeks now — we'll find out what the new tentative deal looks like.

Tue, Mar 8 2011

The Role of Unions

What's the role of unions in Oregon today?

Tue, Aug 10 2010

Can't We All Just Get Along?

Can public employee unions and business associations agree on anything?

Wed, Feb 4 2009

The Changeover: Labor Relations

How will the labor landscape change with the new administration?

Wed, Oct 29 2008

Measures 63 and 64

What would you like to ask anti-tax activist Bill Sizemore?

Fri, Sep 12 2008

Boeing Machinists On Strike

How have unions impacted your life?

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