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Working People Reject Wars for Oil and Corporate Power
Labor’s Tradition of Peace and the Work of Rebuilding Our Power The labor movement has a long and proud history of standing against wars that exploit working-class people while enriching […]
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ESSN’s 2026 New Years Resolution
IN 2026, ESSN JOBS WITH JUSTICE RESOLVES TO Continue the work of rebuilding the collective power of the working class by strengthening the infrastructure that makes solidarity real. We will […]
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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 […]
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Solidarity Action: Starbucks Picket Tomorrow
If people are down with supporting the Starbucks strike. We just found out there will be scabs working tomorrow at the Starbucks at 7th & Washington. The picket line will […]
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Solidarity Network Calendar
Upcoming events and Actions: General Strike Support MeetingTuesday, Nov 11 / Virtual Event / 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmOrganizer: ESSN Social Mixer – Labor Working GroupTuesday, Nov 11 / 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Organizer: ESDSA […]
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Solidarity Updates:
Faculty Raises Alarm Over “Crisis of Democracy” at Lane Community Collage The faculty at Lane Community College (LCC) represented by the Lane Community College Education Association (LCCEA) are in the […]
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What’s Up?
A conversation with LCCEA member Adrain about the “Crisis of Democracy” at Lane Community College.
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Faculty Raises Alarm Over “Crisis of Democracy” at Lane Community Collage
The faculty at Lane Community College (LCC) represented by the Lane Community College Education Association (LCCEA) are in the middle of one of the most contentious contract negotiations in their […]
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Community Members Disrupt Bigfoot Beverages Tailgate Party to Protest Racist Union Busting
Eugene, OR — October 26, 2025. On Saturday, a delegation of community members representing a range of local labor and community organizations carried out a non-violent direct action at the […]
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Alert – OSEA Action
This Saturday October 11th the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) is going to flyer the Duck Game at Autzen Stadium. We’ve been bargaining since April and the school district has […]
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What the ESSN Jobs with Justice Network Is and what is required to participate.
The ESSN Jobs with Justice network is a coalition-building hub: a place where unions, community groups, faith organizations, student groups, mutual-aid projects, and individual activist and organizers can connect, coordinate, […]
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The Collapsing Zionist Narrative and Why We Must Continue to Speak the Truth
Over the past two years, we’ve watched a growing wave of Zionist rhetoric take hold in our media, our politics, and our public conversations. Every tragedy, every criticism of Israel, […]
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Solidarity Update – October 10, 2025
October 2, 2025 Union Voices Needed: Testify for Universal Health Care in Oregon The Universal Health Plan Governance Board meets Thursday, Oct. 16, 9am–12pm, and union voices must be heard. […]
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Union Voices Needed: Testify for Universal Health Care in Oregon
The Universal Health Plan Governance Board (UHPGB) is holding its next meeting on Thursday, October 16, from 9am–12pm—and union voices need to be front and center. Health Care for All […]
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Will Oregon Protect Workers Like California Just Did
Community Forum – Path to 2026: Oregon’s Labor Future Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pmJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/6075416208?pwd=bm05eW9KUGYxNVV2UW5LOEVlNFFNQT09&omn=83121943562Meeting ID: 607 541 6208Passcode: 232425Path to 2026: Oregon’s Labor […]
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Trust, Security, and Accountability in Organizing
Activist have always had to worry about being targeted while organizing but in recent months, we’ve noticed a trend among many new organizations in our community. Groups are forming around […]
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ESSN Alerts – Upcoming Events
ESDSA Labor Working Group MixerDate: Tuesday, September 30th Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmLocation: 2445 Hilyard St in EugeneInfo: The Eugene-Springfield Democratic Socialists of America Labor Working Group invites you to come […]
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Response to Proposed Ban on Giving to Panhandlers in Eugene
So apparently Chief Skinner wants to make it illegal to give money to people panhandling in traffic. This proposal is stupid, and it shows that Chief Skinner is at best […]
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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 […]
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ESSN Alert
We have two important events on Monday, the OSEA Bargaining Session at 5pm and The Eugene City Council Meeting at 7 pm where we will be speaking out against the […]
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Community Circle
Cahoots and White Bird, Creating a Restorative Path Forward The Network will be calling a Community Circle to discuss the current issues we are seeing with Cahoots and White Bird. […]
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Alert – Events for Labor Day Weekend
Events happing this Labor Day Weekend. Rally/Protest Against unfair layoffs at UofO Date: Friday, August 29th Time: 10:00 amLocation: Johnson Hall, 1585 E 13th Ave. EugeneInfo: Rally in support of […]
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Job Cuts Target Student Workers:
CAMPUS LABOR EATS UO’S FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENTEUGENE, August 26(Press release from UOSW-UAW Local 8121) After we winning a historic first contract last spring, many student workers received recent notice of job […]
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True Christians: Following the Laws of Man and the Laws of God
As Christians, we are called to live faithfully under both the laws of God and the laws of man. Scripture teaches us to respect governing authorities, but it also makes […]
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ARTICLE II. POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE
Section 1. General ESSN Jobs with Justice shall remain independent of any political party, union, or union federation. Further, no member may use the resources of this organization for his […]
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ESSN Annual Meeting
You’re invited to join us for theESSN Jobs with JusticeAnnual Meeting Date: Saturday, August 2nd Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM!Location: Teamsters Hall, 711 Shelley Street, Springfield This year’s meeting […]
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Alert – Bigfoot Boycott Bannering
Join Us for a Bigfoot Boycott Bannering ActionTomorrow, Wednesday 6/12 at 3:00 PMSummit Bank – 96 E Broadway, Eugene The ESSN Jobs with Justice will be holding a bannering action […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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ERWC Event – A Study of “Introduction to Constructive Criticism”
The Eugene Revolutionary Womans Committee (RWC) will be hosting a study of “Introduction to Constructive Criticism” and will be reading sections of “Combat Liberalism” by Mao Zedibg. 6:30 to 8:30, […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Bigfoot Beverages Threatens to Sue ESSN
We stand with striking workers and we’re coming for Eric Forrest and Andy Moore, co-presidents of Bigfoot Vending, for their racist, anti-worker, anti-union tactics. These two can shove their corporate […]
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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 […]
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Measure 118 Events in our area this week.
Measure 118 is a true peoples initiative; it will give every Oregonian $1600 a year by raising the corporate minimum tax on the largest corporations’ sales over $25 million dollars […]
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Union Drink Night & Union Thugs MC Meeting
Union Drink Night Union brothers and sisters join us for drinks and solidarity on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Date: Wednesday, Oct 2ndTime: 6:00 pm Location: Oakshire Brewing,207 Madison […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Bargaining Updates
Union Drink Night Our first drink night was a lot of fun, we hope to see more of your union brothers and sisters at the next one. This is a […]
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Union Drink Night
Union brothers and sisters join us for drinks and solidarity on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Date: 1st Wednesday of every monthTime: 6:00 pm Location: Oakshire Brewing,207 Madison St, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Solidarity Report – August 2024
Bargaining Update: UO Student Workers (UOSW)Next Bargaining SessionDate: 08/12/24 Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pmLocation: Room 125 Chiles Wing of the Lillis Business Complex, 955 E 13th Ave, EugeneJoin via […]
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OSEA fights for the safety of students and workers
The Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) Chapter 1 has been in a special bargaining session with 4J School District to try and get the district to follow new laws that […]
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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 […]
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SOLIDARITY REPORT – July 2024
We hope you all had a safe and fun 4th of July. We all know that the 4th of July is a celebration of America declaring its independence from England, […]
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ESSN Annual Meeting
When: Saturday, June 29thTime: 2:00 pm Location: AFSCME Hall, 688 Charnelton St. Eugene. The Eugene Springfield Solidarity Network will be holding its annual members and ally meeting this Saturday at […]
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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 […]
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UOSW 2nd Bargaining Session, 2 for the workers, 0 for management.
UOSW Bargaining Team So, I went to the 2nd bargaining session for the UO Student Workers (UOSW) and again the UOSW did an outstanding job, they were professional, and their […]
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Solidarity Report
Network News and Updates / June 2024 Good Day to our Network members, allies, and firends. This is the first of our monthly newsletters that we will be sending out […]
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UOSW turn out Strong for their First Bargaining Sesson
UOSW Begin bargaining their first contract after winning the fight to form their union Following a hard-fought organizing campaign, UOSW-UAW and community members rallied outside Johnson Hall at 12 PM […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The State of Labor in America
For decades corporate profits have sored while the wages of the American Working Class have failed to keep up with the increasing cost of food, housing, and other essential needs. […]