Emergency Powers
Founded in 1963, Eugene’s AFSCME union chapter predates the Oregon law allowing public employees to unionize. One of the core reasons for organizing, back then...
Lane County Commissioners Deny Hazeldell Quarry Permit
After years of hearings, on Oct. 26 the Lane County Board of County Commissioner voted 3-2 to deny the permit for the Hazeldell Quarry near...
Lane County Commissioners Deny Hazeldell Quarry Permit
After years of hearings, on Oct. 26 the Lane County Board of County Commissioner voted 3-2 to deny the permit for the Hazeldell Quarry near...
Oregon Corrections Union Tries to Stop Vaccine Mandate
Months after Gov. Kate Brown announced a vaccine mandate for all state workers, the Association of Oregon Corrections Employees union has filed a lawsuit, attempting...
Oregon Corrections Union Tries to Stop Vaccine Mandate
Months after Gov. Kate Brown announced a vaccine mandate for all state workers, the Association of Oregon Corrections Employees union has filed a lawsuit, attempting...
Supporting Essential Workers on Strike
About 80 hospital workers and supporters are standing outside McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, waving signs announcing an unfair labor practice strike. As drivers pass...
Supporting Essential Workers on Strike
About 80 hospital workers and supporters are standing outside McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, waving signs announcing an unfair labor practice strike. As drivers pass...
Lane County Now Recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Sept. 28, the Lane County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 to establish the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The vote...
Lane County Now Recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Sept. 28, the Lane County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 to establish the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The vote...
Oregon Redistricting Draws Concern
The way the Oregon Legislature is redrawing the maps that determine the districts of elected state officials is problematic, alleges State Rep. Marty Wilde. Every...