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Union, Universities Prepare for Possible Strike

Workers, management still aim to reach agreement on contract

Hilary CorriganAugust 28, 2019December 12, 2023

Workers at Oregon’s seven public universities are preparing to strike after the two sides have failed to agree on a contract for more than 5,000 staff members. “We bargain with the intention of settling and not having a strike occur,” said Steve Clark, vice president for university relations at Oregon State University. “But we are […]

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Crowds in the Backcountry

As national forest leaders consider quotas for local wilderness areas, some local wilderness advocates weigh in

Brian JenningsJuly 11, 2018April 4, 2025

Sarah Cuddy coordinates conservation efforts in the Ochoco National Forest for Oregon Wild. She’s worried about increased foot traffic in the woods. “With our population increase we’re seeing an increase in recreation. The sheer volume of people on the trails now is way more than we’ve experienced in the past.” Central Oregon’s population growth bears […]

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