strikes

teacher strikes are not illegal in Oregon.

It's already being noted, both by legislators and comments to Inslee's press conference on social media, his rapid response to farm worker strikes over COVID concerns is much faster than his response to small business.

Thursday May 21st the Tri-City area schools will be silent, as over 80 percent (on average) of teachers voted to heed the advice of the teacher's union (WEA) and stage a one-day walkout.   Much has been said about the difference between a strike and a walk-out.  Are they still legal?

The latest update on proposed teacher strikes over Initiative 1351 funding appears to be spreading.  The Washington Policy Center (WPC) reported Tuesday at least 8 West side districts will be closed April 21st, affecting over 40,000 students. This despite the FACT that by state law, teacher strikes are illegal.

Instead of teaching, educators in 8 different West side schools plan a series of one-day strikes, or walkouts, in protest over recent legislative actions.

Since the election of President Obama, and due to a number of national actions over the last few years, labor unions have been front page news almost daily.  The question being asked frequently today is, do they still really deliver the 'goods' for their workers?

Just ahead of the busiest retail weekend of the year, Wal-Mart has a filed legal complaint against a union.

Wal-Mart employees have organized into a loosely-joined union, and plan to protest around the busiest holiday time of the year.