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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 corporations and billionaires. From opposing wars for profit to demanding that public resources be used to meet human needs, labor has often understood that working…
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 build a stronger labor movement that is intersectional and moves beyond reactive, crisis-driven organizing by investing in long-term relationships between unions, non-union workers, and community…
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…
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 run from 7am to 2pm. Turn out and support your local Starbucks workers and let the scabs know that just how bad they suck. Union…
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 EEA Bethel Mediation RallyWednesday, Nov 12 / 3:30 pm – 5:30 pmOrganizer: Eugene Education Association (EEA) Starbucks Strike KickoffThursday, Nov 13 / 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Organizer: Eugene Strike Support,…
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 middle of one of the most contentious contract negotiations in their 50-year history. What began in March as routine bargaining has become, in the words…
What’s Up?
A conversation with LCCEA member Adrain about the “Crisis of Democracy” at Lane Community College.
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 50-year history. What began in March as routine bargaining has become, in the words of many, a “crisis of democracy.” LCCEA represents roughly 500 faculty…
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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 Bigfoot Beverages Tailgate Party outside Autzen Stadium during the Ducks’ home game. The action aimed to expose Bigfoot Beverages’ ongoing racist and illegal union-busting practices…
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 hardly budged at all, going from a 3% cola offer to 3.25%. Healthcare costs are going up, working conditions are worse than ever, and the…
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, and back one another. We exist to build long-term power for working people by sharing resources, amplifying trustworthy actions, training new organizers, and standing publicly…
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, and every plea for Palestinian humanity is met with the same chorus: “antisemitism,” “terrorism,” “self-defense.” No one denies that October 7th was horrific. It was.…
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. Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) is calling on union members, retirees, and staff to submit testimony showing why universal health care is vital for…
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 Orgon (HCAO) is calling on union members, retired members, and union staff to submit written or oral testimony at this critical meeting. Union members make…
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 Future On September 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 288 (AB 288) into law, creating a groundbreaking expansion of worker protections. Starting…
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 important issues, immigration, Israel/Palestine, mass surveillance, and police violence. These are high-risk areas where activists can be targeted, singled out, and harassed. With the government…
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 down to Seize the Slice to hang out with your local labor focused comrades!Organized By: ESDSA OSEA Chapter 1 bargainingDate: Wednesday, October 1stTime: 10:00 am…
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 a moron and at worst an asshole who would rather punish homeless people for being homeless than actually fix the problem. KLCC Story: Eugene considers…
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…
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 FLOCK Surveillance System that EPD quietly rolled out so they can keep tabs on us all. OSEA Bargaining Session – Fighting for the Safety. This…
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. We honor the years of work White Bird Clinic has done for our community, especially through the CAHOOTS program, which became a national model for…
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 workers at the University of Oregon who are experiencing unjust and unnecessary layoffs the University administration shows it cares more about financial austerity over the…
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 cuts, either the UO deciding to not reappoint them in the fall or to replace their position entirely with students eligible for work-study. These job…
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 clear that when human laws violate God’s higher commands, our first duty is to obey God. This balance between obedience and resistance has been central…
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 or her political advancement. This clause is in no way meant to restrict members from following their beliefs, or to restrict the organization from supporting…
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 is especially important as we will be: We’ll also be firing up the grill for a casual community barbecue (vegan options provided), and you’re welcome…
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 in support of the Teamsters at Bigfoot Beverages, who have been illegally and immorally locked out by their employer since April 23rd. This lockout began…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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, Friday, May 23rd @ the Lavender Network, 440 Maxwell Rd, Eugene.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 greed where the sun doesn’t shine. In a desperate letter sent by their union-busting lawyers, they accuse ESSN and our Network Allies of planning “unlawful…
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…
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 to 3%. This tax will not affect local small businesses, it will not cause an apocalypse, it will simply return some of them money that…
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 St, Eugene Note: yes, you have to buy your own drinks, were not that nice.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 great opportunity to build solidarity and get to know our brothers and sisters in different union locals. It’s just a fun time, but sorry, you…
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, Eugene Note: yes, you have to buy your own drinks, were not that nice.
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,…
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…
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 Zoom: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/97942807232 Notes: Last bargaining session was 7/25/24, A network observe was present along with observers from GTFF, United Academics, and ONA. Teamsters and ONA…
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 were passed to protect students and workers, but the management team headed up by a Portland based Lawyer seem less concerned with protecting children and…
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…
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, and it’s important to remember regardless of your ideology the Declaration of Independence is clear that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all…
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 2pm. We invite all members, allies, and friends to attend. There will be a BBQ spread, burgers and dogs with vegan options. We will be…
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…
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 presentation were articulate and well organized. In contrast, managements bargaining team showed up late, refused to engage with the workers, and did not present anything.…
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 moving forward. Many of you may be aware that ESSN is working on rebuilding our network after coming out of the pandemic and I am…
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 on Wednesday, May 29th, to energize their members and gather community support before marching to the EMU for their first bargaining session. The atmosphere was…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. The 40 hour work week and the 8 hour day that union workers fought for and that helped to create the Working Middle Class have…
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Eugene residents voice concerns over proposed budget cuts to vital community services
by KVAL / Wed, May 14th 2025 at 5:37 PM Eugene residents spoke out earlier this week against the recently proposed budget which would see cuts across the board to community services and more. Wednesday night, May 14, Eugene residents have the chance to comment again on the City of Eugene’s proposed budget. That public comment…
Eugene still exploring fire fee alternatives as it closes in on budget deadlines
KLCC | By Rebecca Hansen-WhitePublished May 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM PDTListen to this story KLCC The Eugene City Council is still pursuing a potential replacement to the embattled fire fee in the face of widespread budget cuts. Most council members however still don’t agree on how much to collect and for how many years. The city…
United Academics passes sanctuary policy to protect faculty members
UA has passed a sanctuary policy to protect immigrant or non-citizen faculty amid Trump administration’s “immigration crackdown” The Daily Emerald / Reilly Norgren / May 12, 2025Link to this article on the Daily Emerald Website [here] Ed Wolf, vice president of diversity and equity for United Academics, leads demonstrators in songs at a rally at Johnson Hall…
Brewer Knight: Our Friends Across the Picket Line
Opinion: “Don’t cross the picket line” is the central tenet of any strike, but what invisible barriers might’ve forced pro-union student workers to cross it anyway? The Daily Emreld / Maddox Brewer Knight, / Opinion Columnist /May 12, 2025Link to this article on the Daily Emerald Website [here] On April 28, student workers’ picket line chants reverberated…
Eugene Youth Empowerment Program spared from $11.5 million in budget cuts, but future hinges on payroll tax
The Youth Empowerment Program is transforming teen lives with waitlisted programs and job training, but its future is uncertain. Some city officials warn that the tax that funds YEP could be at risk. The Daily Emerald / Lucas Hellberg / May 12, 2025View this story Here The City of Eugene’s Youth Empowerment Program has gained…
Teamsters say they’re locked out after strike at Bigfoot Beverages in Eugene
Samantha Pierotti / Eugene Register-Guard / May 10, 2025Link to this article on the Register Guard Website [here] Key Points- Teamsters ended a seven-month strike but said Bigfoot Beverages refused to let them return.- The company said it won’t displace permanent replacements hired during the strike. After more than seven months on strike, workers at Bigfoot…
Local union members speak on new chapter in lengthy Bigfoot Beverages strike
KEZI / Aaron Arellano / Apr 29, 2025Watch this story on the KEZI Website [here] EUGENE, Ore. – Local Teamsters — after more than 200 days on strike — are reacting to a recent announcement from Bigfoot Beverages that the business is committed to keeping the workers hired to replace Teamsters while they were on…
Bigfoot Beverages workers end strike, declare ‘lockout,’ as company says they’ve been replaced
KLCC | By Nathan Wilk / Published April 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM PDTListen to this story on the KLCC website [here] The union at the Oregon-based drinks distributor Bigfoot Beverages has ended its strike after more than 200 days. But the company is now saying the picketers have been replaced, and won’t get their jobs back.…
Eugene’s Fire Service Fee Ordinance faces likely referendum
After opponents submitted more than 8,400 signatures, Eugene’s Fire Service Fee is now set for a public vote — unless the City Council acts to repeal the ordinance first The Daily Emerald / Lucas Hellberg / April 3, 2025Link to this article on the Daily Emerald Website [here] More than 8,400 signatures have been collected…
Zoning change could bring housing, development to Eugene’s Butterfly Lot
Hannarose McGuinness / Eugene Register-Guard / March 20, 2025Link to this article on the Register Guard Website [here] Eugene officials are considering a zone change that could pave the way for a new development, including some much-needed housing, on the “Butterfly Lot,” a high-profile piece of city-owned land that has long been in flux. The…
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Albertsons Teamsters drivers authorize strike over self-driving trucks
Drivers in the union also are calling for wages, pensions, and safety measures commensurate with other unionized Albertsons drivers The union announced Monday that 97% of its members voted in favor of the strike SuperMarketNews.comTimothy Inklebarger, EditorMay 13, 2025 Some 90 Albertsons truck drivers represented by Dallas-based Teamsters Local 745 have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a…
Judge bars US from arbitrarily terminating 2 Oregon university students’ legal status
oregonlive.com / Updated: May. 12, 2025, 11:19 a.m. / |Published: May. 09, 2025, 5:58 p.m.By Maxine Bernstein | The Oregonian/OregonLiveLink to this article on the OregonLive.com Website [here] In a 13-page written ruling, U.S. District Judge Michael J. McShane replaced his temporary restraining order with a preliminary injunction A federal judge on Friday extended a temporary order, barring the…
Judge says Trump illegally fired National Labor Relations Board member
A federal judge says Gwynne Wilcox must remain at the agency that oversees relations among workers, labor unions and employers, setting up a Supreme Court showdown. By Lauren Kaori Gurley and Julian Mark / Washington Post / March 7, 2025 [Link to story] A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump from firing a Democratic member of…
Trump’s authority to fire officials questioned in court battle over NLRB seat
Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of the Special Counsel, announced Thursday he was dropping his suit against Trump over his own termination By Haley Chi-Sing / Fox News / Published March 7, 2025 11:49am EST [Link to Story] The Trump administration appealed a federal judge’s decision Thursday that the administration’s firing of a National Labor Relations Board…
Possible loss of services provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS)
Recently we have heard through back channels that as of Marh 15th the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) will cut mediation services in all 50 states only providing services for direct contract mediation. This is information has not be verified but the following notice was placed on the FMCS website IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are…
Musk and DOGE try to slash government by cutting out those who answer to voters
Story by NICHOLAS RICCARDI / The Associated Press / 03/09/25 [Link to story] DENVER (AP) — For decades, conservatives in Congress have talked about the need to cut government deeply, but they have always pulled back from mandating specific reductions, fearful of voter backlash. Now, President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to make major cuts in government through…
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- 09/19/24 Teamsters Strike Bigfoot for Fair Contract – International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- 09/19/24 Teamsters up against Bigfoot Beverages with Unfair Labor Practice Strike (kcby.com)
- 09/19/25 TEAMSTERS STRIKE BIGFOOT FOR FAIR CONTRACT (prnewswire.com)
- 09/19/24 Bigfoot Beverages employees hit the picket line… | News | kezi.com
Oregon Labor in the News
- 09/22/24 Boeing union members are angry they lost their pension plan. They’re not likely to get it back
- 09/13/24 Boeing Machinists Strike | Labor Notes
- 08/29/24 UFCW 555 on strike at Fred Meyer (and now opposes the merger) – NW Labor Press
- 08/29/24 Fred Meyer workers go on strike in Portland, Oregon | Grocery Dive
- 08/27/24 Workers at Portland-area Fred Meyer stores to go on strike starting Wednesday morning – OPB
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- 02/14/20 Steward’s Corner: What to Do When Your Union Leaders Break Your Heart | Labor Notes