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Labor

April 8, 2023

La Verne dining hall union to votes to strike, picket alongside Claremont and Whittier workers

Pomona’s contract set the standard for dining worker wages and benefits in the area, Union representative Arun Ramakrishna PZ ’22 said.

Labor

March 25, 2023

Pitzer 3, Pomona workers speak at rally before McConnell boycott

The events are the culmination of CSWA's "week of demand" for Pitzer to rehire three workers who were allegedly terminated in retaliation for union support.

Labor

March 22, 2023

“It’s a very simple demand”: CSWA escalates actions, calls for rehiring of the Pitzer 3 by Friday

After delegations facing slammed doors and admin hostility, CSWA to host Thursday rally, Friday disruptive action

Labor

March 2, 2023

Pitzer’s Unfair Labor Practices, Explained

UNITE HERE! has filed six ULPs alleging that Pitzer College and Bon Appetit Management Company have engaged in illegal anti-union behavior in the past year.

Labor

February 23, 2023

Delegations against firing of pro-union Pitzer workers continue at Founder’s Day breakfast

The delegation is the fifth since UNITE HERE! filed a ULP alleging that Pitzer's firing of two workers constituted illegal union-busting behavior.

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.

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.

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

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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