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unions Archive

The Pen Is Mightier

The Register-Guard’s union is fighting for wages to afford living in Eugene

News 1 year ago

The year 2021 is on its way to becoming the year of the union, from Kellogg’s workers striking to Oregon universities securing a historic contract … 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

News 1 year 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 →

Supporting Essential Workers on Strike

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

BlogNews 1 year 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 →

Someone Take the Wheel

Lane Transit District is struggling to hire and retain bus operators as wages and stability can be found elsewhere

News 1 year ago

The retail and hospitality industry aren’t the only industries that are desperately seeking employees. Lane Transit District is experiencing a shortage of bus operators and … Continue reading →

Communities With Benefits

A community benefits bidding program allows public agencies to only accept construction bids from contractors paying living wages and full time benefits. Unions say they are a game changer.

News 2 years ago

Several union representatives are standing near Lane County Commission Chair Joe Berney. They’re at the July 14 tour of Lane Transit District with Secretary of … Continue reading →

Graduate Employee Union Votes to Authorize Strike

The strike authorization was approved by 1,044 graduate employees in the union after 11 months of negotiations

BlogNews 3 years ago

As University of Oregon students ate food and bought merchandise at the Associated Student’s fall term Street Faire, nearly 200 people rallied in front of … Continue reading →

Violating Rights

Eugene’s AFSCME union filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the city of Eugene

News 3 years ago

After months of alleged mistreatment and violations by city supervisors, the local AFSCME union has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Eugene with Oregon’s … Continue reading →

SEIU, Universities Avoid Strike

A contract between university management and 4,500 workers will avoid strike on Monday

BlogNews 3 years ago

Although classified staff at the University of Oregon were ready to strike Monday, Sept. 30, as classes began, SEIU won’t walk out after a Saturday … Continue reading →

A Striking Difference

Union organization benefits workers around Oregon

Guest ViewpointOpinion 3 years ago

A strike wave is heading for Lane County after Labor Day this year — and that can be a good thing. Preparing for a strike … Continue reading →

Celebrate May Day with the Workers

A celebration is May 1 at the Park Blocks

BlogGuest ViewpointOpinion 4 years ago

May Day is as American as baseball and apple pie! The first May Day in 1886 led to more than 300,000 workers in 13,000 businesses across … Continue reading →

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