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Boeing Machinists
thank all of labor
for their support
To The Editor:
As president of Willamette Lodge
63, I would like to extend a grateful
thanks to my union Brothers and Sis-
ters who graciously lent assistance to
our recent strike with the Boeing Com-
pany.
The combined effort of the entire
Northwest labor community is deeply
appreciated. We could not have done it
without you.
In the spirit of solidarity, we came
together to do the right thing. Together,
we achieved results that individually
were unattainable. This is the power of
labor. This is the power of community.
Combining labor and community,
we have achieved many things to be
proud of.
Again, I want to thank every one of
you for your involvement and commit-
ment to this cause.
Steve Bergeron
President
Willamette Lodge 63
Portland
Bureau of Labor
& Industries
9:43 AM
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Get a real job, Bill Sizemore
To The Editor:
It looks like the State of Oregon has
just said no six times to Bill Sizemore.
I believe all five of his measures lost
and one old one was overturned by
Measure 56. That was the one that re-
quired 50 percent of voters to partici-
pate to pass tax measures which made
non-votes a ‘no’ vote. Oregon’s voting
system is as easy as it gets. No standing
in line in rain, snow or cold to vote. Just
mail it in, or drop it off at designated
drop sites. Simple. Quit rewarding no-
shows the power of deciding measures.
As far as all of his other anti-labor, anti-
Union Food Bank needs financial help
The holiday season is upon us, and the Carpenters Food Bank is appealing
for cash donations to help feed those in need. The all-volunteer food bank, now
in its 25th year, is housed in the basement of the union hall at 2205 N. Lom-
bard, Portland. The food bank feeds 425 to 500 families the third Friday each
month, said Mike Fahey, who along with his wife Sandy, coordinate the pro-
gram. Mike Fahey is a former leader of the Portland Metal Trades Council.
The November food boxes will be distributed today, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. The Christmas food box distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. Fahey said cash donations are needed to help purchase
food items — including meat and turkeys — at bulk rate prices.
Contributions can be sent to: Food Bank, P.O. Box 17358, Portland OR
97217.
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
Recognition elections
Name of employer
Date
Name of union
Results:
Location
Breadsong Bakery
10/10 Bakers Local 114
K
Union Union
Yes No
10
17
Oregon Child Development Coalition
Gresham
10/15 Laborers Local 320
42
8
First Student
10/31 Teamsters Local 206
17
3
Portland
Elmira
Recognition by card check
Name of employer
Date Name of union
Location
Number of employees
Crescent
4
Crescent Rural Fire Protection District
10/24 Fire Fighters Local 1395
Requests for recognition election
Location
Number of employees
ramers/metro
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
Teamsters Local 670
The Dalles
16
mailing service
First Student Woodburn
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757
Woodburn
55
3201 N.W. YEON
PORTLAND, OREGON 97210
(503) 274-1638 FAX (503) 227-1245
THE ONLY UNION MAILER
IN OREGON
Visit our Web site at www.kramersmailing.com
PORTLAND, OREGON
BOLI is an equal opportunity employer
committed to workplace diversity.
October 2008
Union certifications and decertifications in Oregon and Southwest
Washington, as reported by the National Labor Relations Board and
the Oregon Employment Relations Board
Name of employer
Name of union
Apprenticeship
Representative
Current opening for Apprenticeship
Representative to work from our
PORTLAND field office. Assist indus-
try and industry leaders in establishing
and promoting apprenticeship and
training programs and in developing
strategies to attract new employers to
participate in existing apprenticeship
programs. Interpret and communicate
State and Federal laws and require-
ments related to apprenticeship and
training; conduct program compliance
reviews for Apprenticeship Commit-
tees to determine compliance with
State and Federal laws. Research, pre-
pare, and present information at public
meetings, community colleges, labor
unions, employee associations, em-
ployers, schools, colleges, and career
education groups. Occasional overnight
travel required. Salary is $2,945 -
$4,286/month, plus full benefits.
Please see Announcement #LE080450
at: www.oregonjobs.org; application
materials including test questions are
available on-line. Or call 971-673-0783
for application materials. Closing date
for all applications is Dec. 1, 2008.
union measures, tough luck Bill.
Public service is one of the hardest
jobs there is. Sizemore has said he
won’t quit until “the unions are gone.”
Good luck with that one, Bill.
And this is from a guy who lives off
the dole of rich conservatives. What a
hypocrite. The way it’s going for him,
he might have to get a real job if his rich
buddies get tired of financing failure.
Don’t get your hands dirty, Bill. Oh,
and don’t forget to pay your taxes.
Robert Smith
ATU 757 (Retired)
Portland
Local Motion
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Oregon Law Center
National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW
Avis Rent-a-Car
Teamsters Local 206
Mercy Flights ( DECERTIFICATION )
Teamsters Local 962
Safeway ( DECERTIFICATION )
Teamsters Local 962
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NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS
statewide
27
Eugene
7
Medford
7
Klamath Falls
80
SW Washington Medical Center (surgical techs)
Office & Professional Employees Local 11
Vancouver
26
Oregon Child Development Coalition
Laborers Local 320
Woodburn
80
Turner Engineering Company
Iron Workers Shopmen’s Local 516
Vancouver
25
Crook County Sheriffs Office
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CORRECTION
In the Oct. 17 issue, the Northwest Labor Press wrongly reported an election
loss for Laborers Local 483 in the “Local Motion” feature, which lists union or-
ganizing wins and losses. In fact, Local 483 won the election at the City of Sil-
verton Public Works Department. The vote was 13 for Local 483, 0 for no
union, and 1 to keep a stand-alone employee association. All eligible members
of the bargaining unit voted.
The NW Labor Press regrets the error.
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