State workers are in the midst of negotiating collective bargaining agreements covering the next two years, but workers have been told that the state will not spend a “dime” on 2027-2029 contracts.

Join the Southwest Washington Central Labor Council and the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Central Labor Council in celebrating working people throughout our region at the Labor Day Picnic of Southwest Washington on Monday, September 7th!
Labor Day Picnic Flyer 2026.pdf

After careful consideration and a vote by Delegates to the Southwest Washington Central Labor Council, we are proud to announce we are endorsing the following candidates for the 2026 election.

PeaceHealth Southwest Professionals (PHSW Pros) represented by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals have been fighting for their first union contract for months. It's time to let the PeaceHealth management know that our community stands with these vital healthcare workers.
4-30-26 PHSW Pros Rally.jpg

We join AFSCME 307L in calling on county councils to remove the trustees responsible, and to work to build a Library board that reflects community values, fiscal responsibility, and intellectual freedom.
FVRL Protests 2-17-26 & 3-16-26.jpg

Help Kaiser healthcare workers communicate with patients and the public about what is at stake in their fight for the future of healthcare.