During the #PCCStrike we talked a lot about the gendered division of labor. I'm oversimplifying, but women did the heavy lifting on the line (organizing, set-up, food, clean-up) while it was disproportionately men involved in negotiations, esp. sidebars and backchannel conversations. BUT...1/3
April 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
During the #PCCStrike we talked a lot about the gendered division of labor. I'm oversimplifying, but women did the heavy lifting on the line (organizing, set-up, food, clean-up) while it was disproportionately men involved in negotiations, esp. sidebars and backchannel conversations. BUT...1/3
Not going to link but the Oregonian Ed Board coming out against restorative pay for striking PCC workers is class solidarity for bosses. Students understand this, which is why they are unequivocally on the side of teachers and staff #PCCStrike
March 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Not going to link but the Oregonian Ed Board coming out against restorative pay for striking PCC workers is class solidarity for bosses. Students understand this, which is why they are unequivocally on the side of teachers and staff #PCCStrike
over 1000(!) people showed up big last night for the #PCCSTRIKE march & our speakers brought people to tears, instilled hope & grounded us all in solidarity
so proud of the Portland Comm College union members fighting for what they deserve. thanks @portlanddsa.bsky.social for organizing this shiz🌹
so proud of the Portland Comm College union members fighting for what they deserve. thanks @portlanddsa.bsky.social for organizing this shiz🌹
March 24, 2026 at 11:58 PM
over 1000(!) people showed up big last night for the #PCCSTRIKE march & our speakers brought people to tears, instilled hope & grounded us all in solidarity
so proud of the Portland Comm College union members fighting for what they deserve. thanks @portlanddsa.bsky.social for organizing this shiz🌹
so proud of the Portland Comm College union members fighting for what they deserve. thanks @portlanddsa.bsky.social for organizing this shiz🌹
Please read this op-ed co-authored by @pccffap.bsky.social union president Ben Cushing
As with most strikes, this is about more than money. PCC workers are revolting against austerity, administrative bloat, and cuts that harm students. Day 13 and we are holding the line #PCCStrike
As with most strikes, this is about more than money. PCC workers are revolting against austerity, administrative bloat, and cuts that harm students. Day 13 and we are holding the line #PCCStrike
March 23, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Please read this op-ed co-authored by @pccffap.bsky.social union president Ben Cushing
As with most strikes, this is about more than money. PCC workers are revolting against austerity, administrative bloat, and cuts that harm students. Day 13 and we are holding the line #PCCStrike
As with most strikes, this is about more than money. PCC workers are revolting against austerity, administrative bloat, and cuts that harm students. Day 13 and we are holding the line #PCCStrike
TODAY pickets at Sylvania and Southeast campuses from 10am-1pm. We are holding the line! #PCCstrike #onedaylongeronedaystronger #WeFixPCC
March 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
TODAY pickets at Sylvania and Southeast campuses from 10am-1pm. We are holding the line! #PCCstrike #onedaylongeronedaystronger #WeFixPCC
The joint strike fund committee of the Rutgers AAUP-AFT and the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union have made a donation to the #PCCStrike fund. Stand in solidarity with fellow higher ed workers and donate now: https://www.pccstrike.com/community-support
#UnionStrong
#UnionStrong
PCC STRIKE INSTRUCTIONS - Community Support
Donate Food or Drinks🍕
www.pccstrike.com
March 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The joint strike fund committee of the Rutgers AAUP-AFT and the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union have made a donation to the #PCCStrike fund. Stand in solidarity with fellow higher ed workers and donate now: https://www.pccstrike.com/community-support
#UnionStrong
#UnionStrong
“Our members are committed to staying strong and on the picket line until we settle a contract,” Cushing wrote.
“We’re up against a broken model of higher education. It’s time to put students, workers and the community first, and to build a college system that serves the common good.” #PCCStrike
“We’re up against a broken model of higher education. It’s time to put students, workers and the community first, and to build a college system that serves the common good.” #PCCStrike
Portland Community College strike continues as staff unions conduct all-day mediation
The state’s largest higher education institution is running classes remotely, while talks to end Oregon’s first-ever community college strike continue.
www.opb.org
March 17, 2026 at 4:27 AM
“Our members are committed to staying strong and on the picket line until we settle a contract,” Cushing wrote.
“We’re up against a broken model of higher education. It’s time to put students, workers and the community first, and to build a college system that serves the common good.” #PCCStrike
“We’re up against a broken model of higher education. It’s time to put students, workers and the community first, and to build a college system that serves the common good.” #PCCStrike
Shout out to @senkhanhpham.bsky.social and @councilorgreen.bsky.social for supporting PCC workers on the picket lines this morning. We're holding it down on Day 3! #PCCstrike #WeFixPCC
March 13, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Shout out to @senkhanhpham.bsky.social and @councilorgreen.bsky.social for supporting PCC workers on the picket lines this morning. We're holding it down on Day 3! #PCCstrike #WeFixPCC
ONA stands in solidarity with striking PCC workers! See how you can help at pccstrike.com/community-support
#solidarity #pccstrike #oregonstrike
#solidarity #pccstrike #oregonstrike
March 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
ONA stands in solidarity with striking PCC workers! See how you can help at pccstrike.com/community-support
#solidarity #pccstrike #oregonstrike
#solidarity #pccstrike #oregonstrike
March 13, 2026 at 1:41 AM