University of Oregon Student Labor Action Project

12/11/2018

Grinnell officials will ask the National Labor Relations Board to overturn the vote, a move that could impact other student worker unionization efforts.

07/25/2018

F**k UOPD. Why would you pursue someone suspected of trespassing at a construction site with lethal weapons drawn? The conduct and policies of UOPD endanger students.

The University of Oregon Police Department released officer body camera footage this Tuesday of a spring term incident during which a student said officers pointed guns at him outside of the EMU. UOPD also released the police report and computer-aided dispatch log from the incident. This is the firs...

07/09/2018

Happy belated 4th of July!
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[A brief, but important note: Please make sure to make any donations anonymously, in order to minimize the likelihood of far-right harassment for everyone involved in supporting this fundraiser.] Rose City Antifa is calling for donations to support anti-fascist protesters injured during the events o...

07/03/2018

On June 30th fascists tried to march through the streets of Portland. Their march was declared a riot after clashing with the Portland community. The community and labor groups that showed up to appose the fascists were targeted by riot cops. The cops used pepper spray paintball bullets to shoot peaceful protesters with their hands up. Several arrests were made. If you are able, PLEASE DONATE TO THE LEGAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE ARRESTED WHILE DEFENDING PORTLAND.

In Portland, OR, on June 30, Joey Gibson, Patriot Prayer, Proud Boys, N***s, and the usual assortment of alt-right nationalists showed up to hold a “Freedom & Courage Rally” at Terry Schrunk Plaza at 4 pm. The build up to this event has been a series of protests and counter-protests for the ...

06/10/2018

05/26/2018

President Donald Trump signed executive orders restricting the activities of unions that represent many of the U.S. government’s 2.1 million employees, the White House said.

04/26/2018

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04/24/2018

Burgerville is now legally obligated to recognize the union formed by employees at its SE 92nd and Powell store, making the Burgerville Workers Union (BVWU) the country's only fast food union with federal recognition. This is the result of a store-wide vote conducted over the past two days, which fo...

04/14/2018

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DENVER -- Teacher walkouts in Kentucky, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and elsewhere have dominated the news as of late. Now a walkout is planned for Colorado. Englewood Schools announced Thursday classes will be cancelled Monday as teachers head to the Capitol to lobby lawmakers for reform. "We are calli...

03/30/2018

03/25/2018

In the dorms, a new independent union of residential advisors wants greater security and improved compensation.

03/16/2018

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Jersey City schools will have a half day Friday, and district officials posted on their web page that it was "because of the STRIKE" called by the Jersey City Education Association.