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L ABOR What’s Happening UFCW Local 555 backs Kulongoski for re-election United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 has endorsed Ore- gon Democratic Governor Ted Kulon- goski for re-election. Local 555’s political arm, the Ac- tive Ballot Club, made the announce- ment Feb. 2 following its monthly meeting. The union is an affiliate of the new Change to Win labor federation, but has signed a one-year Solidarity Char- ter with the Northwest Oregon Labor Council. Local 555 also endorsed Skip Durham for re-election to the Oregon Supreme Court, Position 1; Gene Hall- man, a Pendleton trial lawyer who is seeking an open seat on the Oregon Supreme Court, Position 6; and Dan Saltzman, who is seeking re-election to the Portland City Council. “Working families are under a lot of pressure and they need to have friends in office. We believe these can- didates will best serve those interests,” said Local 555 President Gene Pronovost. UFCW Local 555 is the largest pri- vate-sector union in Oregon, with some 18,000 members. AND P OLITICAL istries of Oregon and the Northwest Oregon Labor Council. This year’s theme is “Reclaiming the Prophetic Voice.” “In Biblical times, the prophets played the role of calling the whole so- ciety towards justice. As labor union- ists and people of faith, we raise our voices for justice,” said Margaret But- ler, executive director of Portland Jobs with Justice. Clergy, lay leaders and union mem- bers are invited to attend. Cost for breakfast is $5. For more information, or to regis- ter, call Jobs with Justice at 503-236- 5573. NECA-IBEW to receive Urban Pioneer Award Portland State University will honor the National Electrical Contrac- tors Association (NECA) Oregon-Co- lumbia Chapter and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 48 with its 2006 Com- munity Organization Urban Pioneer Award. The award is in recognition of the groups’ successful joint partnership and programs. “Together, NECA and IBEW Local 48 have partnered to create the nation- ally acclaimed Electrical Training Center apprenticeship program, safety program, health and welfare and pen- sion plans, and other joint services,” the university said. The Urban Pioneer Award was cre- ated by PSU to honor community leaders who exhibit the ideals that are taught to students and are valued by faculty and community partners. NECA-IBEW will receive the award at a banquet May 2 at the Port- land Hilton Hotel. “Going Global” will be the topic at the next Brown Bag Series Wednesday, Feb. 22, sponsored by Portland Community College. Dana Shannon, international business counselor and trade adviser to the State of Oregon, will discuss what’s happening with outsourcing, Zachary Zabinsky • Social Security • SSI - Disability Claims Personal Attention To Every Case Working For Disability Rights Since 1983 Corrections specialists picket Community corrections specialists and counselors in Washington County, members of AFSCME Local 3913, staged an informational picket line Feb. 10 at Washington Community Corrections Facility in Hillsboro to draw attention to stalled bargaining. The unit voted to join AFSCME last year but has been unable to come to terms on a first contract. Wages and benefits are the key issues. “Washington County government has been notoriously anti- union over the years,” said AFSCME Rep Stacy Chamberlain. “It’s the only Portland-metro county where a majority of the employees are not in some union or association.” On Feb. 3, Local 3913 members took a vote authorizing a strike if a settlement is reached soon. trade and issues concerning imports and exports. The discussion will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in Terrell Hall 122 of the Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth St. Attendees can bring lunch; coffee will be provided. For more informa- tion, call 503-978-5242. cacy skills of union women working in the construction, mechanical and utility trades. Participants will learn how to be more effective leaders in their unions, workplaces and community. The institute is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 3, and from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 4. Registration is $55. For more information, call Connie Ashbrook at 503-335-8200, extension 22. Tradeswomen Leadership Institute Annual ‘Faith-Labor slated March 3-4 Breakfast’ March 14 A “Tradeswomen Leadership Insti- tute” will be held Friday and Saturday, at Portland church March 3-4, at Sheet Metal Workers Local 16’s HVAC & Metals Institute, 2379 NE 178th Ave.,Portland. The institute, co-sponsored by the Oregon Tradeswomen Network and the Labor Education and Research Center of the University of Oregon, is designed to build leadership and advo- K The fourth annual “Faith-Labor Breakfast” will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at St. Philip Neri Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave. (off Division St), Portland. The event is sponsored by Portland Jobs with Justice, Ecumenical Min- Labor bowl for MDA scheduled Sunday, April 23 The 17th annual Labor Bowl Challenge to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will be held Sunday, April 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cascade Lanes, 2700 NE 82nd Ave., Portland. Portland area labor unions have raised $257,000 for the charity. Money raised helps provide wheel- chairs and braces for youngsters, medical care, research and summer camps. Pledge packets are available at the Northwest Oregon Labor Coun- cil or by calling MDA at 503-223- 3177. PSU will host Women’s Day event Sunday, March 5 The 31st annual International Women’s Day will be held Sunday, March 5, at Portland State University’s Smith Center Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland. Festivities celebrating the value of women and their contributions to the community start at 10 a.m. and con- tinue until 4 p.m. Featured will be workshops, art exhibits, a health fair, entertainment, retail vendors and inter- national food. For more information, contact event coordinator Ursula Miniszewski at 503-516-6440 ramers/metro mailing service 3201 N.W. YEON PORTLAND, OREGON 97210 (503) 274-1638 FAX (503) 227-1245 THE ONLY UNION MAILER NO FEE WITHOUT RECOVERY IN OREGON 621 SW Morrison, Portland Visit our Web site at www.kramersmailing.com 223-8517 PAGE 4 P A C I F I C N O R T H W E S T “Portland’s firefighters support her re-election because she has provided real leadership and produced real re- sults for the workers of Multnomah County,” said Fire Fighters President Jack Finders. “Livability of our community equals the strength of its educational system. Diane has stepped out at great risk to ensure that our children and teachers have the tools they need to be successful,” said PAT President Ann Nice. Diane Linn picks up endorsements from three labor unions PCC ‘Brown Bag Series’ will explore Multnomah County Chair Diane Linn has picked up endorsements global outsourcing from three unions in her campaign for re-election. The latest is Portland Fire Fighters Local 43, which made the announce- ment Jan. 31. Other labor groups endorsing Linn are Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757 and the Portland Association of Teachers, an affiliate of the Oregon Education Association. NEWS FR OM AR OUND THE MEMBERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 223 — Eric Brending, Owner — NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS FEBRUARY 17, 2006
