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.
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The Coop Fountain reopens for the spring semester
Pomona College’s Coop Fountain cafe, known around campus as “the Coop,” has reopened for the spring semester following a month-long closure last fall that resulted from campus-wide staffing shortages. While the reopening sparked excitement across campus for community members who frequent the restaurant, it also raised questions about the current
OPINION: Respect for dining hall workers starts with a smile
Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 has an important message: Say “hello” and “thank you” to our dining workers.
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
Calling Pitzer to hire three former subcontracted dining workers, CSWA increases student activism
This week, members of the Claremont Student Worker Alliance (CSWA) escalated actions at Pitzer College in support of three former subcontracted dining workers who allege they were terminated from their positions in retaliation for expressing union support. CSWA has organized a student-led campaign to demand that Pitzer hire Stephanie Smith,
Letter from the editors: In response to Jill Klein, clarification on our reporting and editing process
On Feb. 22, TSL’s Editorial Board received a Letter to the Editor from Pitzer College’s Interim President Jill Klein concerning our coverage of employee maltreatment allegations. The following week, the Editorial Board responded with a letter of our own.
‘This is everybody’s success’: Pomona dining staff settles contract agreement with historic raises
Leer en español. This Jan. 18, an overwhelming majority of Pomona College dining hall employees voted to approve a bargaining agreement with a 36 percent wage increase over four years. The vote ended almost six months of labor organizing and negotiations with the college’s administration. The new four-year contract gives
EDITORIAL BOARD: Pomona, it’s time to set a new precedent — put workers first
As Pomona dining hall workers strike this weekend, the Editorial Board calls upon Pomona administration to treat workers with respect and to not repeat previous mistakes.
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 workers’ strike vote set for next week, students rally behind dining hall staff
Pomona dining hall workers have called a vote for Oct. 20, which, if passed, will authorize union organizers to call in a strike in their fight for higher wages.