After 20 days on strike Franz workers voted 113-54 to ratify a new contract. The contract, which lasts three years, contains what the unions describe as “an historic wage increase”. While a majority of members voted for the contract, many are frustrated with the deal. Even among those that voted […]
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DSA rallies for striking Franz workers during negotiations
On Friday, as Franz Bakery workers negotiated for a new contract at the Hilton Garden Inn, Eugene Springfield-DSA members picketed outside to show support and put pressure on the bakery. Around a dozen people showed solidarity with the workers represented by BCGTM Local 114. The Springfield workers, who have now […]
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Pro-Palestine protesters tell DA to drop A15 charges
On April 15, Tax Day in the US, dozens of Eugene community members blocked a stretch of the I-5 highway to protest the country’s funding of the Israeli-led gencoide in Gaza in solidarity with 82 other cities. The action resulted in 52 arrests, many later being offered and taking plea […]
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UO students chain themselves to Johnson Hall in solidarity with Gaza, rename it Alareer Hall
UO students and community members gathered in front of the Gaza solidarity camp Thursday morning after the UO Palestine Coalition put out a call the night before, saying they would be “holding our admin accountable and putting them on trial.” Organizers were telling people that this would be the biggest […]
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Liberated Zone grows at UO, nears completion of first school week
On day four of the encampment, the Liberated Zone expanded to the edge of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. The number of tents has more than doubled since the end of day one, to over 100 tents occupying the Memorial Quad. Thursday afternoon students began to move supply tents […]
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UO students set up camp to call for justice in Palestine
At 7:00 AM Monday, University of Oregon students set up an encampment, that they deem the “Liberated Zone,” on the Memorial Quad across from the Lillis Business Complex. University of Oregon Palestine Coalition, which is made up of Students for Justice in Palestine, Jewish Voices for Peace, Working Committee of […]
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Community members march for justice in Gaza; EPD arrests 2 people
On Saturday, January 20, less than a week out from when Eugene faced an ice storm and many were still without power, around 200 people showed up at the Federal courthouse in support of Palestininan liberation. The march, organized by Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Oregon […]
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UO Student Workers continue fight for union, file unfair labor practice complaint
On April 7, UO Student Workers (UOSW) filed a petition for a union with 2,175 signed cards, and their belief, based on public records they had viewed, that there would be around 3,000 members in their unit. Soon after, the University of Oregon responded that there was only 700 people […]
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Starbucks workers ‘Double Down’ with strike before holidays, a month after Red Cup Rebellion strike
About a month after the Red Cup Rebellion, Starbucks workers nationwide held a three-day strike that they deemed the “Double Down Strike”. Workers walked out. Dec 16-18 over much of the same issues that the company did not address after the last strike. These include inadequate staffing and refusing to bargain in good […]
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86 Hunger throws benefit concert at Janet Smith House to fill food pantry
Over 50 people gathered at the Janet Smith House on Friday, October 15 for a concert benefiting 86 Hunger. 86 Hunger is a local non-profit aiming to “rid this community of hunger” through multiple programs including a food pantry, free meal program, and partnering with other organizations. Attendees could help the […]
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