Labor

The Clackamas County Employees' Association, which represents more than 1,000 public employees, says more than 90% of its members voted to strike.

United Academics, the university's faculty union, had declared its intent to strike as early as Monday unless a deal was reached. They’re seeking a contract with higher wages.

A coalition of contractors has argued the move is an unconstitutional power grab.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation underscores how the Trump-led GOP is making inroads with labor unions that have historically backed Democrats.

A Senate committee has advanced the nomination of former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Donald Trump’s choice to head the Department of Labor.

Oregon construction firms say an order by Gov. Tina Kotek last year mandating union labor in many state projects amounts to an illegal power grab. Now they’re asking a judge to step in.

The former Republican U.S. representative appears to be on the cusp of being the next Presidential cabinet member from Oregon.

Oregon's Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces questions Wednesday from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions as she seeks confirmation as labor secretary.

Members of a Senate committee grilled Labor Secretary-designate Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Wednesday about her past support of pro-union legislation, her position on raising the federal minimum wage and her willingness to disagree with President Donald Trump.

Oregon's largest hospital system cited the length of the strike in a notice to nurses who've walked out from eight hospitals. The union accused Providence of delaying after members voted down a tentative deal.