With the opening of a new homeless shelter in Ashland last week, city officials are now developing an urban camping ban. Ashland City Council members met Monday night to discuss
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From Detroit Three to healthcare, US labor unions flex muscle
Nov 17 (Reuters) – A tight U.S. labor market, the expiry of union contracts and high living costs have led to tough negotiations for pay hikes and benefits, triggering strikes
Who Won the Strikes? Who Lost? A Merciless Assessment
As the town flocked to picket lines during a historic 148-day writers strike and 118-day actors strike, moguls took a hit (looking at you, Bob Iger), stars made blunders (why, Drew Barrymore?) and
IATSE Members Launch Reform Caucus as Hollywood Strikes Wrap
After supporting screenwriters and actors through a months-long double strike, film and television crew workers are finally stepping into the spotlight themselves. Dissatisfied with their union’s leadership and direction, a
Asante Rogue Regional nurses reach tentative agreement on labor contract
Nurses at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford have reached a tentative agreement with the hospital on a new labor contract. It would include wage hikes and a limit
Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving Meal
Our beautiful community has been working together to find a place for the Thanksgiving Community Peace Meal and we are grateful for all of you. Our friends at the First
‘A historic moment’: Oregon teachers launch first-ever strike
Roughly 45,000 students have been out of class in the Portland public school district since Wednesday, when the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) kicked off its first-ever strike, enlivening dozens
Portland teachers strike continues Monday, gives new meaning to ‘No School November’
Portland teachers and administrators appear to be getting closer to a deal, as negotiations continue toward an elusive contract settlement.Portland parents have long complained about “No School November.” With the
US healthcare workers walk off the job: 22 strikes in 2023
Healthcare workers have participated in labor strikes across the U.S., citing concerns about staffing, patient care, working conditions and employee retention. Twenty-two strikes reported by Becker’s Hospital Review this year:
UAW chief set to appear on Capitol Hill after strike victory
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is expected to make an appearance on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to discuss the role of unions in fighting back against “corporate greed,”