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Aurora Biggers

Articles by Aurora Biggers

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    A group of people holding signs. One of the signs says, "striking for a Portland wage," "no justice no peace," and "on strike"

    Last Month in Oregon labor | February 2023

    Active month in Oregon labor sees at least two unions win elections, nine workplaces file for new unions, and at least four unions picket or go on strike
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    March 1, 2023
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    A road with a bus stop on the left sidewalk and the 44 TriMet line driving down the street.

    TriMet poised to increase fares, despite cold reception

    Survey finds TriMet fare increases will cause over half of respondents to use transit less, but the agency plans to hike fares anyway
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    February 1, 2023
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    New Seasons Market Seven Corners on Southeast Division Street. The building is painted green and next to a TriMet bus stop and it has a parking lot with cars in it.

    All things Oregon labor in January

    Last Month In Oregon Labor | At least five unions won elections, four new campaigns began, one union lost an election, and at least four picketed or went on strike
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    February 1, 2023
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    The exterior of New Seasons Market Orenco Station location.

    New Seasons faces union-busting allegations

    The results of an NLRB hearing may overturn election in favor of UFCW-organized union
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    January 25, 2023
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    Downtown Potbelly workers push for union recognition

    Workers say they’re organizing to improve workplace conditions, get better pay and have union protections
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    January 18, 2023
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    The outside of the New Avenues for Youth Portland building. It has a brick facade.

    New Avenues for Youth workers want a union

    Nonprofit workers assisting homeless youth await recognition from management
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    December 28, 2022
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    A group of photo of 10 people smiling and wearing black t shirts.

    2022 Oregon Labor Wrap: A burst of labor activity

    Oregon ranked 13th highest in percent increases in overall NLRB cases across the nation this year, increasing NLRB filings by 147% from 2021
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    December 21, 2022
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    A driftwood structure built on sand.

    The Driftwood Castle at Kelley Point Park

    A homeless Portlander, dubbed ‘the Driftwood Wizard,’ began building a driftwood shelter in late summer. He left with nary a trace, an impermanent structure and indelible impression in his wake.
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    November 23, 2022
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    New Seasons Market Seven Corners on Southeast Division Street. The building is painted green and next to a TriMet bus stop and it has a parking lot with cars in it.

    New Seasons Labor Union makes it independently

    NSLU may be part of a new tide in the labor movement — a network of solidarity between independent unions questioning the need for institutional unions
    By
    Aurora Biggers
    November 16, 2022
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    A fire truck parked in front of the fire department building along the waterfront in Portland.

    Despite classifying an increasing number of fires as ‘homeless related,’ Portland Fire and Rescue can’t determine what’s causing majority of fires

    It’s unclear how many fires classified as ‘homeless related’ actually involve homeless Portlanders
    By
    Aurora Biggers Henry Brannan
    November 9, 2022

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