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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McKenzie-Willamette workers set to strike a second time Monday
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 […]
Continue readingDeparting UOPD Chief Carmichael’s time marked for increase in budget, size of force
The University of Oregon announced earlier this month that UOPD Chief Matthew Carmichael will be leaving at the end of the month. He will be taking the same job at Texas State University. Carmichael was brought in Sep. 2016. after the UO paid previous chief, Carolyn McDermed $46K to leave. […]
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Welcome to Solidarity News
Welcome to the new Solidarity News website! Solidarity News has been running as a standalone newsletter for about two and half years. Now with the expansion you will see more types of content more often. What is Solidarity News? Solidarity News is a publication aimed at those that are building […]
Continue readingBlack 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 […]
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