Oregon May Primary Endorsements
Below are candidates endorsed by the Local Unions in Oregon. Ballots should arrive soon. Make sure you cast your vote by May 21st to ensure your voice is heard! #GOTV Name Office Area Patrick Trapp Port of St. Helens St Helens Chris Wig Willamalane Parks… Read More
Southern Oregon’s Jordan Cove Update
The $7.5 billion Jordan Cove LNG facility in Coos Bay, OR hit a setback on March 11, 2016 when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) denied the applications of Jordan Cove LNG and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline (“Pacific Connector”). Specifically, the FERC stated that the public… Read More
Welcome to the 15 new UBC wood framers!
The PNWRCC Delegates were treated to a short talk on the wood framing industry. Durning the presentation 15 new UBC members were introduced and met with a standing ovation from the delegation. These wood framers spent the morning discussing the industry in which they came… Read More
Tell Senator Wyden “NO!” on Fast Track
Join Unions, community groups, and other concerned citizens to say “NO! To Fast Track, and NO! To the TPP”. Senator Ron Wyden (OR) is working on a bi-partisan proposal to push “Fast Track” which has been used in the past to speed corporate trade agreements… Read More
Mix 20/20 Access
Attention UBC members in the Northwest! You now have online access to your Mix 20/20 Dispatch Profile at the link below: Mix 20/20 Member portal To log on, simply provide your Member ID (just the 8 numerical digits) and 4 digit pin code just as… Read More
“Savage v. Tweedy” lawsuit settled!
The Savage v. Tweedy lawsuit has been settled. Anyone interested can see below for the official statement from the Council which tells the story of how we got there. Also included is the Settlement itself.
Carpenters in high demand according to study
According to a recent survey conducted by the AGC, the trades are currently facing a shortfall of skilled crafts people. This is a good problem to have, and was an expected problem. With many Baby-Boomers taking advantage of retirement in the next 3-7 years, the… Read More
Scaffold Agreement TA
Your bargaining team has reached a Tentative Agreement with the Scaffold Industry contractors for Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho. Your bargaining team is recommending a YES vote on this proposal. Ballots must be postmarked by August 5th, to be counted on August 9th. Below is… Read More
City of Portland agrees to Community Benefits Agreement
By DON McINTOSH, Associate Editor The City of Portland is about to try out a new kind of project labor agreement on public construction contracts. The 23-page “Model Community Benefits Agreement” approved Sept. 5 mandates that on future City construction projects, unions will represent workers,… Read More