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Still Working for Justice

Still Working for Justice

Even now, almost four months after the 17 workers were fired, and nearly two years since beginning their unionization drive, Workers for Justice and the students and community members who support them are still here.

Pomona Firings Garner National Attention

Pomona Firings Garner National Attention

On Wednesday, Workers for Justice released a video about last semester’s firing of dining hall workers at Pomona. The College’s actions have received renewed national attention in the past week.

Students Discuss Firings with President Oxtoby

Students Discuss Firings with President Oxtoby

On Wednesday, the Associated Students of Pomona College (ASPC) organized a student forum with President David Oxtoby to discuss the recent terminations of Pomona dining hall workers.

NLRB Accuses Pomona of Violating Federal Labor Law

NLRB Accuses Pomona of Violating Federal Labor Law

Amid increasing labor unrest at Pomona College after it fired 17 workers last week for not having proper documents, the National Labor Relations Board has leveled charges against the College for violating federal labor law.

15 Arrested in Protest of Pomona Dining Hall Firings

15 Arrested in Protest of Pomona Dining Hall Firings

At a civil disobedience action protesting yesterday’s firing of 17 Pomona dining hall workers, 15 workers, students, professors and alumni were arrested by the Claremont Police Department. Updated w/ blotter.

Alexander Vigil Protests Pomona’s Document Check

Alexander Vigil Protests Pomona’s Document Check

While the Workers for Justice organized a boycott of dining halls, the Concerned Students of Pomona College set up an extended vigil outside of Alexander Hall.

Workers for Justice Boycotts Dining Halls

Workers for Justice Boycotts Dining Halls

Yesterday, Workers for Justice staged a boycott of all Pomona Dining halls, including Oldenbourg. Students who usually roll right out of bed and head to Frank or Frary trekked all the way to Scripps or Collins for breakfast.


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