http://www.liunanroc.org/blog/rss/feedsSun, 03 May 2026 07:57:15 -0700http://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/laborers-union-goes-on-organizing-offensivehttp://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/laborers-union-goes-on-organizing-offensiveLabor Union continues to advance in anti-worker climate Des Moines, Wash., - This week the Laborers’ International Union of North America(LIUNA) held a five-day strategic organizing training for over 50 employees at Laborers’ Local 242. This training will set the stage for future campaigns that will fight for workers’ rights across Washington State.LIUNA’s dedication to organizing meant using all workforce resources for the men and women who traveled in from throughout the state. International staff and guest speakers covered strategic research and planning, relationship building, labor law, political training and communication. The trainees will apply this knowledge and fully represent laborer values in their communities.“This group of diverse workers represents the face of LIUNA. Our goal with this training is to improve the lives of working people throughout the Northwest Region.”Bob Abbott, vice president and Northwest regional manager of LiUNA!Following the government shutdown and the 800,000 federal employees going without pay, this campaign symbolizes an act of solidarity. By educating members on union benefits and mobilizing to protect working values, LIUNA continues to stand in solidarity with public employee brothers and sisters.“[These are] some of the best and brightest organizers I've had the pleasure to train. This group represents a force in the labor movement that's going to change lives in the coming years.”Steve Schwartz, director of organizing of LiUNA! The Northwest Region is the largest geographical region in the Laborers’ International Union. We represent over 45,000 working people of many different ages and in many different occupations. For example, we represent workers in construction, hazardous waste remediation, health care, education, maintenance, food service, clerical, aviation, and state and local governments. This region has 23 local unions, five district councils, and 13 dedicated training facilities that offer training topics ranging from short duration job site health and safety classes to intense full-fledged, hands-on skills training. Mobile onsite training, which delivers training to contractors' facilities or construction job sites, is another aspect that our region has developed to meet our employers' manpower and training needs.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:12:00 -0700http://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/update-on-workers-issues-after-oregon-legislators-wrap-uphttp://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/update-on-workers-issues-after-oregon-legislators-wrap-upThe Oregon AFL-CIO reports that many attacks on good jobs and workers were stopped or pushed back as the Oregon legislature wrapped up their legislative session in March. Read more.Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:30:00 -0700http://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/city-of-portland-workers-fight-for-good-jobshttp://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/city-of-portland-workers-fight-for-good-jobsLIUNA Local 483 members working for the City of Portland are struggling for a fair contract with the city. Read more.Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:30:00 -0700http://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/2014-scholarship-announcementhttp://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/2014-scholarship-announcementW. Vernie Reed Scholarship FundW. VERNIE REED MEMORIAL FUND:A scholarship program for certain members of the Laborers' International Union has been established as a living memorial to the late W. Vernie Reed, General Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union.Through the generosity of Brother Reed's friends and associates, a self perpetuating fund will provide a program of yearly scholarships to assist eligible worthy students in furthering their four (4) year undergraduate education. The first award was made in the Spring of 1981. Scholarships are usually awarded before July.To view the scholarship fund's website, please click here.For 2013:The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it will award 8 scholarships of $2,000.00 each in 2013.2012 Scholarship recipients and Application proceduresW. Vernie Reed Scholarship FormThis form requires Acrobat® Reader® to view and print content.Please note - ONLY original applications will be accepted. Fax and photocopies are no longer accepted.WASHINGTON & NORTHERN IDAHO DISTRICT COUNCIL OF LABORERS' SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:A separate scholarship program for those members of the Laborers' International Union who have maintained membership in any of the Washington State Local Unions.The members of the Washington Locals have funded this scholarship program since 1999 to assist eligible students in furthering their education. Scholarships will usually be awarded ech year before June graduation exercises.2012 Scholarship recipients and application procedures.District Council Scholarship FormThis form requires Acrobat® Reader® to view and print content.Please note - ONLY original applications will be accepted. Fax and photocopies are no longer accepted.Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:30:00 -0700http://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/check-washington-state-voting-recordshttp://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/check-washington-state-voting-recordsWashington State voting records on worker issues are now available through the Washington Labor Council. Find out more.Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:30:00 -0700http://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/save-the-date-workers-memorial-day-april-28http://www.liunanroc.org/blog/post/save-the-date-workers-memorial-day-april-28Monday, April 28, the Oregon AFL-CIO will hold the annual memorial service in observance of Workers Memorial Day at the Fallen Worker Memorial at the state Capitol Mall in Salem. Find out more. Sun, 06 Apr 2014 11:30:00 -0700