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- 14,600 SEIU workers at Oregon universities set to strike●4,600 SEIU staff at Oregon’s seven public universities poised to strike Monday
About 4,600 Service Employees International Union staff at Oregon's seven public universities are poised to begin a strike on Monday. The walkout would affect campus operations across the state's university system, with the labor action coming amid ongoing contract negotiations between the union and university management. Students and staff are watching closely as the deadline approaches, with no deal announced ahead of the planned strike date.
- 2Western Oregon University faces possible strike on first day of classes●Western Oregon University could see strike on first day of classes
A strike could begin at Western Oregon University on the first day of classes, according to the Statesman Journal. The report indicates labor tensions at the Monmouth, Oregon campus have escalated to the point that a work stoppage is timed to coincide with the start of the academic term. Details about which employees are involved and the state of negotiations were not provided.