Workers at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center (MWMC) represented by SEIU 49 have announced that they are set to strike again on Monday, Dec. 6. This will be their second strike during this bargaining period after workers held a two day strike from Oct 5 – Oct 7. This time they plan […]
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Black Thistle Street Aid holds vigil for unhoused community member that passed away
About 25 people gathered Friday night at the bus stop at the intersection of Hwy 99 and Royal Ave. to honor the life of elderly community member that passed away at the location earlier that week. The vigil was organized by Black Thistle Street Aid (BTSA), a group that runs […]
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Council takes first steps towards electrifying Eugene
The Eugene City Council last Wednesday through two motions at a work session took initial steps towards banning new gas hookups and electrifying buildings in Eugene. The first motion proposed by Councilor Syrett and passed unanimously moves the City Manager to schedule a work sessions to discuss changes to the […]
Continue readingCity of Eugene to review housing code while it conducts searches, sweeps of homeless
The City of Eugene is set to review housing law in multiple forms over the next couple weeks, from so called middle housing law to renter protections. Meanwhile, the City continues to disrupt the living status of those most vulnerable, through sweeps and searches of those camping out on the […]
Continue readingCity workers rally today, important updates to Solidarity News
Local links The Eugene Weekly provides talked to AFSCME 1724 reps and provides a little bit more on their bargaining. As a reminder these City of Eugene workers will be rallying today, 5:15 PM, at Kesey Square. Solidarity News will be out to cover the action and talk to workers. […]
Continue readingCity workers to hold rally next Monday
City of Eugene workers to hold bargaining rally next Monday With management still drawing out bargaining, City of Eugene workers represented by AFSCME 1724 are set to hold a bargaining rally 5:15 PM next Monday, Nov. 8, at Kesey Square to further involve the local community in its struggle. AFSCME […]
Continue readingCity of Eugene workers fight for job security, union rights
City of Eugene workers represented by AFSCME 1724 are petitioning City Manager Sarah Medary, Mayor Lucy Vinis, and members of City Council to stop pushing reduction in workers hours’ without protections. The union is also pushing for a fair Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Members of the union, who have […]
Continue readingCouncilors, Police Chief want cops back in schools
The Eugene City Council held another Community Safety Initiative work session last Monday with Police Chief Chris Skinner, CSI Project Manager Kevin Alltucker, Assistant City Manager Kristie Hammitt, and Library, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Renee Grube. Absent from the discussions was any representative that works for the other sectors […]
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McKenzie-Willamette workers strike for two days
Workers represented by SEIU 49 ended their two day strike at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center on Thursday morning. CNAs, dieticians, housekeeping staff, and more struck for fair wages, affordable healthcare, and to stop outsourcing of jobs. The union is set to return to the bargaining table Tuesday and if they do […]
Continue readingWorkers at McKenzie-Willamette set to strike Tuesday
Workers at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center represented by SEIU 49 are set to strike Tuesday at 6 AM. Workers’ voted overwhelmingly, at 99%, to authorize an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike after the company announced earlier this year that it plans to outsource linen, housekeeping, and dietary jobs. The union says […]
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