Tag Archives: Pomona College

Unions, Rep. Chu, and Community Rally For Workers for Justice

Unions, Rep. Chu, and Community Rally For Workers for Justice

On Friday, workers, clergy, students and community members from Los Angeles and the Inland Empire rallied at Pomona in support of 17 workers fired last December and in support of dining hall workers who are seeking a union.

Honnold-Mudd Wi-Fi Problems Explained

During the last two semesters, students studying at the library have experienced numerous problems, and subsequent headaches, trying to connect to the library’s CINE, CLAREMONT and CLAREMONT-WPA wireless networks.

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.

Something PP/CMS Fans Should See: Malicious Leaflet Circulated at Game

Something PP/CMS Fans Should See: Malicious Leaflet Circulated at Game

During Wednesday night’s basketball game, fans in the Pomona-Pitzer student section passed around a sheet of paper containing a list of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps players with personal, embarrassing, and in many cases blatantly fabricated information.

Thanks for a Great Semester!

Thanks for a Great Semester!

As Finals Week winds down, we at the Port Side are bringing our ship into harbor after a semester of exciting events and groundbreaking stories and coverage by our staff. Here are some of the highlights.

Letter to the Editor: Four Pomona Students Begin Hunger Fast

Letter to the Editor: Four Pomona Students Begin Hunger Fast

In solidarity with the terminated workers, four Pomona students will fast until the trustees agree to meet with dining hall employees.

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.

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