Alerts
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Starbucks Strike Support Meeting
Saturday, December 20th @ 11:00 amTheo’s Coffee House, 199 W 8th Ave. Eugene Union baristas across the country are on an open-ended ULP strike, the longest in Starbucks’ history, after years of illegal union busting and refusal to settle a fair contract by the company. Workers are demanding fair hours, higher take-home pay, and a…
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Why Eugene’s Adoption of Flock Cameras Threatens Constitutional Rights
I recently read the KLCC article “Eugene Mayor Knudson responds to pushback against Flock cameras” (Sept. 5, 2025) KLCC, and while the piece reports on the promises and reassurances being made by city leadership, it glosses over (or soft-pedals) some of the gravest risks these systems pose. As someone deeply concerned about surveillance creep and…
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Alerts and Events
Save Cahoots Zoom Meeting As of April there are no longer any Cahoots services in Eugene. The CAHOOTS workers—who have long been the heart of the program—are working to establish a new, worker-managed version of CAHOOTS. To help coordinate support, ESSN will be hosting a Networking Zoom at 4:30 PM on Thursday, May 22nd to assess capacity…
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OREGON LABOR ACTION ALERT
Workers, union leaders, and allies have been working tirelessly to help get Senate Bill 916A, which would open up unemployment for striking workers, passed in Oregon. We cannot thank you enough for every letter you have written, call you have made, and testimony you have submitted thus far. The Oregon House of Representatives are having…
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Alert – Save Cahoots Community Zoom
As of now, there is no active CAHOOTS service in Eugene. The City of Eugene has suspended its contract with White Bird Clinic due to serious mismanagement issues. In response, the CAHOOTS workers—who have long been the heart of the program—are working to establish a new, worker-managed version of CAHOOTS with a different fiscal sponsor.…
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University of Oregon continues to target workers for exercising their right to strike.
Resident Assistants speak out on UO refusing to resolve the charges on their rooms Eugene Ore. — Since UO Student Workers ended their strike on Wed. May 7th ResidentAssistants are still having charges levied against them for going on strike. The charges have beendelayed to the summer, but have not been dropped. “Housing has fundamentally…
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Alert – Save Cahoots
As of now, there is no active CAHOOTS service in Eugene. The City of Eugene has suspended its contract with White Bird Clinic due to serious mismanagement issues. In response, the CAHOOTS workers—who have long been the heart of the program—are working to establish a new, worker-managed version of CAHOOTS with a different fiscal sponsor.…
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Strike Alert – Boycott Action at Jerry’s Update
We have been informed that Jerry’s is aware of tomorrow’s action and has arranged towing services to remove the vehicles of anyone who shows up to stand in support of workers’ rights and the common man. Bring it on, Dennis! As a reminder, do not park on Jerry’s property. There is plenty of alternative parking…
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Strike Alert – Boycott Action at Jerry’s
Join us this Friday, January 31st at 4 PM at Jerry’s locations in Eugene and Springfield as we stand with striking workers and the community to urge Dennis Orem, CEO of Jerry’s, to stop supporting Bigfoot Beverages’ illegal union-busting actions. Bigfoot is attempting to steal their workers retirement and has been engaging in illegal and…
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Strike Alert – Action at Summit Bank
We are continuing our direct-action campaign against Summit Bank and their board of directors, which Bigfoot Beverages Boss Andy Moore sits on. Join us at 4pm this Thursday, Jan. 16th at the 96 E Broadway location to protest the Board of Directors continued enabling of illegal union busting in Eugene. A Network delegation delivered a…
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Strike Support Action – Bigfoot Beverages
Rally at Umpqua Bank in support of striking workers. Stand in Solidarity with Striking Teamsters! Join us as we rally to demand that Umpqua Bank take a stand against anti-worker union-busting tactics. Eric Forrest, co-owner of Bigfoot Beverages and a current Umpqua Bank board member, is actively exploiting workers and undermining union efforts. The community…
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Teamsters in Springfield Christmas Parade
Striking Teamsters at Bigfoot Beverages will have an entry in the Springfield Parade tomorrow, the parade kicks off at 1pm so come down and enjoy the parade and support our Striking Teamsters brothers and sisters as they march by. Allies and supporters will be meeting up at Willamalane Park on Mohawk right across from McKenzie…
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Solidarity Drinks of Striking Workers this Sunday!
ESSN is hosting a Solidarity Drink night this Sunday at ColdFire Brewery, in support of our striking Teamsters at Bigfoot Beverages. This event is also to show support for ColdFire Brewery, one of our local businesses that has been losing money because they are refusing to cross the picket line and allow Bigfoot to transport…
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Cancelation of Umpqua Bank Rally
We are canceling the Umpqua Bank Rally planned for Wednesday, Oct 16th. We are still asking network members to visit the picket line and offer support to the striking workers at Bigfoot. There is an open bargaining session for the UO Student Workers 2pm to 5pm tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct 16th at Room 125 Chiles Wing…
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Strike Alert: Picketers Needed on the Line
Teamsters 206 reached out and is asking for community members to stand on the line this Sunday, October 6th between 6pm and 12 midnight at both the McVay Picket and the Laura St. Picket. Any Network members or community allies able to turn out on short notice would be apricated. Picket Locations – 86776 McVay…
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Alert: Zoom Meeting for Secondary Support Actions for Bigfoot Strike.
Network Members, friends, and allies We will be having a network meeting to plan a series of non-violent direct actions targeting businesses with ties to Bigfoot Beverages, the first will be Umpqua Bank. Eric Forrest, the co-president of Bigfoot Beverages is a board member, and our goal will be fore Umpqua Bank to remove him…
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Alert: Community Support Action, it’s time to give bigfoot a big can of Spam!
Hello Network members, allies, and friends. We are asking you to exercise your First Amendment right to protest by participating in a community support action for striking workers at Bigfoot Beverages and spam the company with protest applications for scab work at the company! The Network is also asking the community to spam Bigfoots social…
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Alert: ONA Patient Survey and Flyering event.
Join ONA members to flyer at the YMCA this Sunday. They will be handing out flyers with links to a Patient Survey to gather data on the impact of the closure of University District Hospital on our community and patients experience at Riverbend, Behavior Health unit. You can also fill out the survey by going…
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Alert: APWU, Day of Action, Oct 1st in Springfield
For too long, postal workers have been stretched thin, making miracles happen in understaffed facilities. This has taken a toll on our health, our safety, and our ability to provide the service the public deserves. The Postal Service needs to listen to and heed the overwhelming voices of postal workers on the job and at…
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Strike Alert: TEAMSTERS STRIKE BIGFOOT FOR FAIR CONTRACT
On Thursday, September 19, at 12 a.m., members of Teamsters Local 324 and 206 went on strike at Bigfoot Beverages. At 8 a.m., the workers will be picketing outside of Bigfoot Beverages’ corporate headquarters. The primary issue in bargaining so far has been the Teamsters’ retirement benefits. Bigfoot, which is one of the largest soft drink and alcohol distributors…
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STRIKE ALERT
We have just found out that Teamster Workers at Bigfoot Beverages are likely to go out on strike starting this Thursday. We are asking all network members and allies to stand in solidarity with these workers. ESSN is holding an Emergency Strike Support meeting and are asking all network members to join a below zoom…
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ESSN Alert : Sign this Teamsters Petition Today
Teamsters 206 is trying to get as many signatures as they can by the end of the day so they can present this petition to the University of Oregon. If you haven’t already, please go to the link and sign. The Teamsters represent workers at Bigfoot Beverage, the primary soda supplier for the University of…
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ESSN Alert
The Teamsters represent workers at Bigfoot Beverage, the primary soda supplier for the University of Oregon (UO). The company is currently in negotiations with its workers for a new collective bargaining agreement. Instead of treating the workers fairly, the company is trying to take away the workers’ pensions and force them to accept an expensive,…
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UO Student Workers Bargaining Session
Just a reminder that the UO Student workers have a bargaining session tomorrow and we are asking our labor allies to log on to the zoom and throw up your union logo to show support. The zoom link is below. Date: 08/12/24Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pmLocation: Room 125 Chiles Wing of the Lillis Business…
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ESSN Alert
OSEA Eugene Chapter 1 needs your support In order for students with developmental and behavioral needs to be successful in school, classified staff must be included in the development of their education plans. The issue: There is a simple solution! Follow the Law! Invite all staff who work directly wih students to attend meetings related…
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Alert: Request to Attend OSEA SB 756 Bargaining Session at 4PM, Monday, 6/10/2024
OSEA (Oregon School Employees Association) representing 4J Classified Staff will have a bargaining session on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4PM to negotiate SB 756 legislative changes. Our ground rules with the district require that observers who are not classified staff must be requested and agreed upon by both Parties at least 24 hours in…
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OSEA will Rally at upcoming 4J School Board Meeting in support of students.
Rally This Wednesday, June 5th in defense of our most vulnerable students The Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) represents around 1,100 classified workers in the 4J school district, including educational assistants, bus drivers, and bus assistants who work with students in the district’s special education program. These professionals frequently interact with, and provide support for…
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Solidarity Acton
CAHOOTS & HOOTS UNION THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT to show White Bird Clinic leadership that CAHOOTS and HOOTS are vital to the Eugene and Springfield area. CAHOOTS and Hoots are fighting for a fair first contract. They unionized 18 months ago and have been bargaining for over a year. THESE WORKERS DESERVE RESPECT! THESE WORKERS…
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SEIU Rally for Respect
Monday, Feb. 26th, 12 pm to 1pm SEIU Sub-local 085 represents approximately 1,500 classified staff at the University of Oregon. They are currently in a difficult bargaining and if current mediation doesn’t go well we may see picket lines going up on April 1st. Join U of O workers as they Rally for RespectWhen: 12…
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Friday, Candlelight Vigil
Date: Friday, Feb. 23rd / Time: 6:00 pm 7:00 pm After tow weeks of walking the picket line the Sacred Heart Home Care Nurses are closing out their strike with a candlelight vigil on Friday. Please Joint them as they reflect on the impacts of PeaceHealth’s choices on our community and patients. Mediation is scheduled…
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ONA Labor of Love Rally
This Valentinus’s Day, join ONA home health and hospice nurses on the picket line at Peace Heath Sacred Heart Home Care Services offices in Springfield, Nurses and union allies will lead a “Labor of Love Rally and picket along with music an food! Come and show your love and solidarity with local home care nurses…