Claremont Undercurrents

Labor

February 10, 2023

Intimidation, surveillance and unlawful termination: new ULPs allege subcontracted workers take brunt of Pitzer’s union busting

Over 60 students and workers delegated to Pitzer trustees this week in protest of the termination of three pro-union workers.

Labor

February 2, 2023

First Pitzer delegation of 2023 protests new worker clock-in system

"It's horrible that you're not asking the people that are keeping the school running how they want it run," said Leila Riker PZ '25.

Commentary

January 31, 2023

Esperanza Fonseca and the Case for Prostitution Abolition

"If you're not talking about the systems that constrain our choice, then you are just talking about fantasy,” Fonseca said.

Labor

January 29, 2023

Pomona workers win $7.50 raise after strike and months of union negotiations

“The college put more money on the table immediately after they recognized that the workforce was really united,” said union rep Arun Ramakrishna PZ ’22.

Labor

December 6, 2022

Over 40 students protest alleged Pitzer intimidation incident before union certification election

UNITE HERE! has filed at least four Unfair Labor Practice charges against Pitzer in the past year.

Abolition

November 7, 2022

Abolitionist Community Event brings together students, faculty and organizations

Students representing eight organizations tabled in Prof. Neiman’s backyard — here’s more about them and their upcoming events

Labor

October 25, 2022

POMONA WORKERS TO STRIKE Friday, Saturday — here’s how to support

“Striking is a last resort. This is a sign to pay attention.” CSWA organizes picket line shifts, boycotts starting 6 AM each day

Labor

October 21, 2022

92% of Pomona dining workers voted to authorize a strike. What’s next?

Strike has not yet started, will begin at negotiating committee’s call; CSWA will organize student boycott

Labor

October 15, 2022

150+ students attend CSWA “Strike 101” teach-in prior to Pomona strike vote

Teach-in covers Pomona union history, rejected worker demands for living wages, what strike and picket lines would look like

Labor

October 14, 2022

CSWA publishes annoted response to anti-worker Pomona admin email

In response to claims that living wages are not "realistic", CSWA points out admin's exploitation of workers

Undercurrents reports on labor, Palestine liberation, prison abolition and other community organizing at and around the Claremont Colleges.

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Issue 1 / Spring 2023

Setting the Standard

How Pomona workers won a historic $25 minimum wage; a new union in Claremont; Tony Hoang on organizing

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Intimidation, surveillance and unlawful termination: new ULPs allege subcontracted workers take brunt of Pitzer’s union busting

First Pitzer delegation of 2023 protests new worker clock-in system

Esperanza Fonseca and the Case for Prostitution Abolition

Pomona workers win $7.50 raise after strike and months of union negotiations

Over 40 students protest alleged Pitzer intimidation incident before union certification election

Abolitionist Community Event brings together students, faculty and organizations

POMONA WORKERS TO STRIKE Friday, Saturday — here’s how to support

92% of Pomona dining workers voted to authorize a strike. What’s next?

150+ students attend CSWA “Strike 101” teach-in prior to Pomona strike vote

CSWA publishes annoted response to anti-worker Pomona admin email