Workers at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center represented by SEIU 49 secured a new union contract with the hospital in Springfield. The union secured the contract after two strikes in October and December. The over 300 workers — including pharmacy techs, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, operating room custodians, and social workers — won increased […]
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City of Eugene evicts residents at 13th & Chambers camp as they close it permanently
The City of Eugene closed down the 13th & Chambers camp on Tuesday, leaving the camp in Washington-Jefferson park as its only sanctioned camp. Members of Stop the Sweeps Eugene showed up the day before to assist residents in their moving process and protest the City’s actions. Former residents of […]
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GTFF calls on UO to move to remote instruction, files Unfair Labor Practice
The University of Oregon is experiencing a surge in COVID cases and the GTFF, which represents graduate employees at the UO, says the administration’s actions are not enough to create a safe environment for members. UO Provost Patrick Phillips announced changes in response to Omicron last Thursday, but GTFF says they are […]
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Starbucks workers in Eugene file for a union election
Workers at the Starbucks on 29th & Willamette in Eugene filed for a union election Thursday. The workers at the coffee shop are in unanimous support to organize under the Starbucks Workers United banner, joining workers across the country. Workers recently filed for elections in Broomfield, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; and […]
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Community remembers unhoused individuals who died in 2021 for National Homeless Memorial Day
Around 40 people gathered Tuesday evening at the Park Blocks for the National Homeless Persons Memorial Day candlelight vigil, put on locally by the Eugene Human Rights Commission. The event which takes place annually on Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, is a time where folks can honor […]
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City of Eugene workers reach tentative agreement
City of Eugene workers, represented by AFSCME 1724, reached a tentative agreement (TA) earlier this week. AFSCME 1724, which represents roughly 630 workers across just about every department at the City of Eugene, has been bargaining since early March. The union picked up pressure in the last couple months as […]
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Photos: City of Eugene workers rally for fair contract
City of Eugene workers held and informational picket on Tuesday before their 12 hour long mediation session the next day. City management has backed off its furlough, that would erode union protections and make cuts across the board. However the city is still not offering wages that meet the cost […]
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McKenzie Willamette workers strike again for COVID protections, affordable healthcare
Over 300 Workers at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center who are represented by SEIU 49 began their second strike of this year earlier this week. Workers walked out at 7 AM on a rainy Monday after the hospital did not provide a fair offer at the bargaining table following their two day […]
Continue readingCommunity gathers downtown to call for an end to sweeps
On Thursday, Dec 2, around 50 community members gathered at the Atrium Building to protest the ongoing sweeps by the City of Eugene and commemorate the City’s sweep of over 100 unhoused individuals. The Atrium being where many City of Eugene staffers offices reside and across the street from the […]
Continue readingMeet the UO Board of Trustees: the school’s unelected leaders
This article was co-published with the Student Insurgent. The Student Insurgent’s Managing Editor, Eric Eric Howanietz, contributed to this article and Mary Bogen provided research. The Board of Trustees (BoT) governs the University of Oregon, and oversees its entire administrative hierarchy. The board makes decisions that affect student life, such […]
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