Starbucks Workers United announced that workers at three more Starbucks stores have filed for union elections in Eugene. Workers at 7th and Washington, 65 Oakway Center, and Franklin & Villard , join the workers at 29th & Willamette who filed on January 6. Across the country, workers at 13 other shops filed for union elections today. In letters […]
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Community shows support for workers unionizing at Starbucks in Eugene
Around 75 people showed up in support of the Starbucks workers at 29th & Willamette in their unionization effort Thursday. The event was organized by Eugene Springfield Solidarity Network to show the community supports the workers and is against Starbucks’ union busting. Among the attendees were members of many unions […]
Continue readingSEIU 49 workers at McKenzie-Willamette win new contract
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 […]
Continue readingGTFF 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 […]
Continue readingStarbucks 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 […]
Continue readingCity 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 […]
Continue readingPhotos: 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 […]
Continue readingMcKenzie 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 readingMcKenzie-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 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. […]
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