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This is What Solidarity Looks Like
Following on the heels of a wave of successful and massive statewide teacher strikes in West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Arizona, teacher’s across southwest Washington went on strike after districts tried to keep money in the bank that had been handed down by the state… Continue Reading “This is What Solidarity Looks Like”
Local Labor Leaders Show Support for Portland Mayor’s Sanctuary City Actions
On the morning of August 2, 2018 a letter written by Portland Jobs with Justice, and signed by a dozen local labor leaders was delivered to the office of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. The letter is in support of Mayor Wheeler’s actions keeping Portland’s… Continue Reading “Local Labor Leaders Show Support for Portland Mayor’s Sanctuary City Actions”
Does Burgerville Care About its Employees, or its Profit Margin?
The recently started negotiations by the Burgerville Workers Union (BVWU) for two stores will be the true test of whether Burgerville’s impressive marketing and their philanthropic donations are based on deeply held beliefs, or rather the desire for profit and tax avoidance. My family… Continue Reading “Does Burgerville Care About its Employees, or its Profit Margin?”
Hope for Labor in a Post-Janus World
Today the U.S. Supreme Court announced its long expected decision in the Janus vs. AFSCME case. As predicted, the Court aligned with its Koch Industries’ sponsored lapdogs in the Republican Party to undermine public sector employees. Public employees remain the strongest bastion of the… Continue Reading “Hope for Labor in a Post-Janus World”
Workers’ Rights Board hears disturbing testimony on TriMet’s LIFT paratransit service
At a recent hearing on May 17th of the Portland Area Workers’ Rights Board, hosted by Portland Jobs with Justice and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757, over 100 community members heard testimony about TriMet’s LIFT paratransit service. The testimony highlighted a disturbing trend of… Continue Reading “Workers’ Rights Board hears disturbing testimony on TriMet’s LIFT paratransit service”
Welcome to the Portland Jobs With Justice blog!
Welcome to the Portland Jobs With Justice blog! We’ve started this communication channel to share stories and info about what we’re working on, how we’re helping build a working class movement, and to engage our community in our work. As the Executive… Continue Reading “Welcome to the Portland Jobs With Justice blog! “
