CSWA led a boycott of Pitzer’s McConnell Dining Hall during Family Weekend to protest the administration’s refusal to rehire Adan Campos.
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Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls, 5C union leaders speak on labor activism at ‘Americonned’ screening
The documentary “Americonned” screened at Pomona’s Rose Hills Theater on Feb. 29. Following the screening, a panel featuring Amazon Labor Union president and documentary subject Chris Smalls, director Sean Claffey and two local union organizers, Pomona dining hall worker Rolando Araiza and Pitzer dining hall worker José Ochoa, discussed workers’ rights and labor activism at the 5Cs and beyond. The documentary discusses Smalls’ success in establishing a grassroots movement and unionizing Amazon workers, fighting against a smear campaign and union-busting efforts from company executives. Smalls’ journey was situated in a broader context of income inequality.
Where are the PZ 3? Wins, losses and the fight still to come
When UNITE HERE! Local 11 representatives Natasha Wong and Noel Rodriguez informed fired workers Stephanie Smith, Alexis Ongpoy and Kevin Ayala that they had been offered jobs on May 11, the news spread quickly throughout the Claremont community. The offers of employment for the former workers, known as the PZ
Pomona dining hall staff vote to authorize strike, ASPC passes resolution in support of higher wages
On Thursday evening, Pomona College dining hall staff voted to authorize a strike, meaning that the committee of workers which represents staff during contract negotiations may decide to mobilize, although no official plan to strike has been released.
Pomona dining workers may vote to strike, depending on upcoming contract negotiation talks
After Tuesday’s contract negotiation meeting between Pomona College administration and the college’s dining hall union, workers told TSL they are willing to hold a strike vote if the next negotiation meeting does not result in an agreement.
The art of solidarity: 5C groups take a hands-on approach to community building
5C Art for Liberation and the Claremont Student Workers Alliance have taken a different approach from other mutual aid groups on-campus and continue to grow as in-person organizing resumes.