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EW Extra Archive

Building Support

Now awaiting Senate approval, Rep. Peter DeFazio said Biden administration’s Build Back Better legislation has some of the largest anti-poverty programs since LBJ’s Great Society

BlogEW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

One way that Rep. Peter DeFazio describes President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act is by comparing it to former President Donald Trump’s tax cuts.  … Continue reading →

Anti-Maskers Delay Eugene School Board Meeting

After disruptive start and EPD response, 4J board chooses Chicago firm to lead superintendent search

BlogEW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

Community members protested face mask requirements and vaccine clinics at Wednesday, Nov. 17’s Eugene District 4J school board meeting, leading to a delay in proceedings. … Continue reading →

Timber, Interrupted

Anti-logging environmentalists protest Freres Lumber Company's executive's presentation at Knight Law Center, the day after activists announce an occupation to stop post-wildfire logging

BlogEW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

Dozens of protesters interrupted a presentation from Freres Lumber Company executive Tyler Freres at the University of Oregon Knight School of Law, shouting, “Stop corporate … Continue reading →

Biden the Builder

Sen. Ron Wyden, Rep. Peter DeFazio and supporters celebrate Biden’s infrastructure legislative win

BlogEW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

After months of negotiation and discussion, President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill finally survived Congress and landed on his desk.  On Nov. 5, U.S. Rep. Peter … Continue reading →

Hard Days’ Work

In a matter of days, St. Vinnie’s was offered and accepted new transition housing, free through the winter

BlogEW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

Last week, St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director Terry McDonald had no idea that new housing units would be delivered for the nonprofit on Nov. … Continue reading →

Eugene Educators Exhausted, Some Want to Quit

Eugene Education Association president provides state of educators at Nov. 3 board meeting, 4J board members to discuss offering no-instruction days

BlogEW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

In a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic will hit its two-year anniversary, and according to a union report, educators at Eugene School District 4J are … Continue reading →

Emergency Powers

The union representing some of Eugene’s public workers says the city wants the power to lay off workers when it wants, doesn’t offer equitable benefits

EW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

Founded in 1963, Eugene’s AFSCME union chapter predates the Oregon law allowing public employees to unionize.  One of the core reasons for organizing, back then … Continue reading →

Lane County Commissioners Deny Hazeldell Quarry Permit

The controversial proposed quarry near Oakridge is denied due to impact on big game. The decision will likely be appealed

BlogEW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

After years of hearings, on Oct. 26 the Lane County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to deny the permit for the Hazeldell Quarry near … Continue reading →

Oregon Corrections Union Tries to Stop Vaccine Mandate

In federal filing, the union says state has overreached constitutional powers, inmates file in support of state to protect against COVID-19

BlogEW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

Months after Gov. Kate Brown announced a vaccine mandate for all state workers, the Association of Oregon Corrections Employees union has filed a lawsuit, attempting … Continue reading →

Supporting Essential Workers on Strike

As McKenzie-Willamette hospital workers strike what they call unfair labor practices, Congressman Peter DeFazio pays a supportive visit

BlogEW-ExtraNews 4 years ago

About 80 hospital workers and supporters are standing outside McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, waving signs announcing an unfair labor practice strike. As drivers pass … Continue reading →

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