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Aurora Biggers

Articles by Aurora Biggers

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    The exterior of home forward apartment housing.

    Northeast Portland project offers ethical redevelopment approach

    Dekum Court residents had a direct role in designing their new homes and guiding the complex’s approach to the project
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    November 22, 2023
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    Portland Public Schools teachers striking for smaller class sizes, higher pay

    Portland Public Schools workers, represented by the Portland Association of Teachers went on strike Nov. 1 after several rounds of mediation sessions for the union’s next three-year contract
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    November 8, 2023
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    Portland Public School workers and community members with signs in support of the teacher's union stand below a billboard that says, "Can't put students first if you put teachers last."

    Last Month in Oregon Labor | October 2023

    Journalists, teachers, auto workers and other industries see labor activity. Oregon's labor scene had at least 5 union wins, 12 new campaigns or election filings and 13 labor actions.
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    November 1, 2023
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    A group of people standing together. One of them holds a sign that says, "Unfair Labor Practice Strike. ILWU Local 5."

    Last Month in Oregon Labor | September 2023

    Oregon labor sees at least 3 union wins, 11 new campaigns or election filings and 8 labor actions
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    October 4, 2023
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    The outside of a Kaiser Permanente building.

    Kaiser Permanente to outsource union work during pending pharmacy strike

    UFCW pharmacy workers filed numerous unfair labor practice claims against the health care giant since 2021
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    September 27, 2023
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    Three people hold signs outside of Starbucks. The signs say, "Starbucks Breaks laws. Closed, sorry on strike. Workers on strike."

    Last Month in Oregon Labor | August 2023

    Oregon labor sees at least 6 union wins, 6 new campaigns and 8 labor actions in August
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    September 7, 2023
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    A person wearing a tank top and an apron covered in decorative pins works at the checkout line at Fang! and Salty's

    Fang! and Salty’s unionization shows bosses really can voluntarily recognize

    The independent pet and garden shops are ILWU 5’s fourth voluntary recognition in the past year
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    August 30, 2023
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    People hold signs that say "Fair contract now!"

    PSU adjuncts prepare to take action on demands

    Adjuncts ‘overwhelmingly’ say they will participate in some form of collective action
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    August 23, 2023
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    A cutout of Oregon with a bright yellow eviction notice filling the state.

    Shortcomings of Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program have long-term consequences

    The program ended in August 2022, but tenants are still in the throes of a rental emergency
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    August 9, 2023
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    A group of people holding signs that say "fair contract now," pose for a photo.

    Last Month in Oregon Labor | July 2023

    Oregon labor sees at least one union win, eight workplace filings and four labor actions
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    August 2, 2023

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