More than 40 workers at the Chrysler Parts Distribution Center joined with 18,000 striking auto worker across the country who are demanding better pay and benefits, among other things.On one of the first drizzly days in Beaverton this fall, Joseph Acosta sat under a pop-up tent in front of the Chrysler Parts Distribution Center. The […]
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Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers begin 3-day strike
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in Oregon and Southwest Washington began a three-day strike Wednesday morning, joining about 75,000 other workers on the picket line after a contract deal was not reached Tuesday night. The regional strikes affect Kaiser Permanente facilities at Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, Cascade Park Medical Offices in […]
Kaiser Permanente faces twin strikes in Oregon
By Jeff Manning | The Oregonian/OregonLiveAbout 400 pharmacy technicians and other workers at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon walked off the job Sunday, beginning a 21-day strike. Another 4,000 Kaiser workers in Oregon and southwest Washington are poised to do the same Wednesday morning in a three-day strike that includes 75,000 Kaiser workers across the health […]
Portland Teachers Solidarity Campaign: All Union Action!
Portland teachers are fighting for Safe, Sustainable and EquitableSchools for Every Student. To win this union contract will take all ofus — teachers, parents, students, and community members (especiallyunions, neighborhood associations, faith organizations, businesses, andelected officials.)GET INVOLVED! We are leafletting parents as they drop off/pick up theirkids at schools… Leaflet, petition, door-knock, and canvass businesseswith […]
New Seasons Labor Union Practice Pickets!
After nine months at the bargaining table, New Seasons Labor Union isgetting strike-ready! Labor and community supporters can help by joiningthe practice picket line! Gather at the designated stores (listed below)to join workers marching in a group to simulate a picket line that wouldbe in place during a real strike. It is sure to be […]
Join the Fight to Make Things Right at the Big Three!
Ford, GM and Stellantis made a combined QUARTER-TRILLION DOLLARS inNorth American profits over the last decade. But UAW members never gottheir fair share. Over 25,000 UAW members at 43 facilities in 21 stateshave now joined the historic strike against Ford, General Motors, andStellantis. New strike locations: Ford – Chicago Assembly, Local 551* General Motors – […]
Cooling Shelter to Open in Medford August 13 – 15
Due to high temperatures forecasted, Medford City Manager Brian Sjothun has issued a severe weather event declaration effective for Sunday, August 13 – Tuesday, August 15. The City of Medford is partnering with ACCESS to open and operate a cooling shelter. The cooling shelter will be open Sunday, August 13 – Tuesday, August 15 from […]
Excess heat and fire danger in Ashland
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Ashland in effect from Sunday, August 13, 1 p.m. through Thursday, August 17, 11 p.m. During this time, the Oregon Health Authority urges folks to take precautions:Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drinkLearn about how any medications you […]
Ashland Cooling Center Information
Sunday cooling center: So far the confirmed one is this Sunday from 1 to 8 pm in the Gresham room in the Ashland library. Volunteers are needed or the other days will not happen. Mon-Wed (and probably Thurs) will be at Calvin Hall, Presbyterian Church, Siskiyou & Walker St. Time: 1-4 pm and 4-8 pm […]
We The People: Ashland Emergency Food Bank
On We the People for August 9, Jason Houk talks with Amey Broker, executive director of Ashland Emergency Food Bank. https://archive.org/details/we-the-people-202308090900