The Latest from Black Rose/Rosa Negra
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Are Solidarity Networks the Future of Housing Justice?
As we get further away from the shocking chain of foreclosures that marked the 2008 financial crisis, it has become more apparent just how deep the catastrophe hit. The crisis led to 2.9 million foreclosures that year – a level of housing displacement comparable to an active war zone. For those without the means to…
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Standing Up With the Burgerville Workers Union
Dressed in his work uniform, Jordan Vaandering looked like any other fast food employee heading into another long shift. But that day, April 26, was far from ordinary for the 25-year-old Burgerville employee. Since Vaandering makes under $10 per hour working at the drive-through, he had decided to come forward as a voice for a growing…
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Standing Up for Emergency Rent Stabilization in Portland
On Thursday, April 7, 2016, Portland Tenants United (PTU), the Portland, Oregon, based tenants’ union, descended on the Multnomah County building with hundreds of supporters. Since the City of Portland declared a renter state of emergency six months ago, organizers argue that the rental crisis in the hip urban areas of Portland has only gotten…
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Confronting Low Wages and No Renter Protections in Oregon
On Thursday, February 18, minimum wage and housing justice activists in Oregon descended on Salem to protest a weakened wage proposal and delayed renters’ rights legislation. $15Now Oregon – the state wing of the larger Fight for $15 movement sweeping the country – saw opposition over the last several months coming from the much more…
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The Portland Solidarity Network Holds First Picket at Foster Auto Parts
The Portland Solidarity Network recently came on to support Andrew, a former employee at Foster Auto Parts in east Portland. According to Andrew, he was fired after he started to form a union with his co-workers. This came after he was promised a raise for taking on extra tasks, and after he was let go his…
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Portland Solidarity Network Delivers Demands to Foster Auto Parts [VIDEO]
For 10:30 am on a Friday, the crowd just swelled beyond expectations on the corner of 26th and Foster in East Portland. From union organizers to community groups, local activists to retirees, more than fifty supporters came together to stand with the Portland Solidarity Network (PDXSol) and Andrew Bobrek against the abuses he has alleged…
