Survey finds TriMet fare increases will cause over half of respondents to use transit less, but the agency plans to hike fares anyway TriMet’s Board of Directors will vote on a proposed fare increase at its May 24 meeting. If the board votes in favor, a f ...
1 Feb 2023 - Aurora Biggers
Last Month In Oregon Labor | At least five unions won elections, four new campaigns began, one union lost an election, and at least four picketed or went on strike The Bureau of Labor Statistics dropped its 2022 union membership report this month, and Ore ...
1 Feb 2023 - Aurora Biggers
The results of an NLRB hearing may overturn election in favor of UFCW-organized union A recent failed union vote at a New Seasons Market location is drawing scrutiny from federal authorities. The National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB, will evaluate whet ...
25 Jan 2023 - Aurora Biggers
Workers say they’re organizing to improve workplace conditions, get better pay and have union protections Workers at the Potbelly sandwich shop on Southwest Sixth Avenue delivered paperwork to management requesting voluntary recognition of their union, Po ...
18 Jan 2023 - Aurora Biggers
Nonprofit workers assisting homeless youth await recognition from management Workers at New Avenues for Youth, a social services nonprofit for homeless youth, notified organization leadership they want a union. Despite requesting voluntary recognition fro ...
28 Dec 2022 - Aurora Biggers
Oregon ranked 13th highest in percent increases in overall NLRB cases across the nation this year, increasing NLRB filings by 147% from 2021 In 2022, Oregon’s labor scene had a burst of activity across trades — ranging from health care to electrical work ...
21 Dec 2022 - Aurora Biggers
A homeless Portlander, dubbed ‘the Driftwood Wizard,’ began building a driftwood shelter in late summer. He left with nary a trace, an impermanent structure and indelible impression in his wake. Much like its architect, Driftwood Castle will disappear soo ...
23 Nov 2022 - Aurora Biggers
NSLU may be part of a new tide in the labor movement — a network of solidarity between independent unions questioning the need for institutional unions Why form an independent union instead of benefiting from the resources and support of a larger establis ...
16 Nov 2022 - Aurora Biggers
It’s unclear how many fires classified as ‘homeless related’ actually involve homeless Portlanders Darrell Pattum wasn’t there when an arsonist burned down his camp in 2019, but his neighbors said a man walked out of a nearby business and threatened them ...
9 Nov 2022 - Aurora Biggers and Henry Brannan
Candidates running in districts 33, 38, 41, 43 and 49 Maxine Dexter (D), State Rep. District 33, Portland, Incumbent, Submitted answers Maxine Dexter (D), District 33 1. What do you believe is the main cause of the homelessness crisis? In terms of concret ...
12 Oct 2022 - Aurora Biggers and Piper McDaniel and K. Rambo