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 […]
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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 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 […]
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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 readingRawlin workers: 'This fight is not over. We’re done watching our residents die.'
Around 15 Rawlin workers gathered on a rainy Friday night underneath a pop-up canopy to remember the 25 residents that have lost their lives in the last few months. Speakers attested that many of them that died, could have been saved if they were provided better care. Of some of […]
Continue readingRawlin workers begin strike, City to sweep Westmoreland camp
Rawlin workers kick off strike At 10 AM Tuesday workers at The Rawlin walked out for recognition of their union and better conditions for residents. Leading with chants including, “What do we want? Safe Staffing! When do we want it? Now!” and “What’s disgusting? Union Busting!” 30 of the 48 […]
Continue readingRawlin workers set to strike Tuesday
Rawlin workers set to strike Workers at The Rawlin memory care facility are set to strike Tuesday at 10 AM, as management still refuses to recognize the workers’ union. Workers are now reporting that 23 residents have died at the facility over the last 9 weeks, with only 6 being […]
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