Category: SOJwJ in the News
‘We’re all coming home’: Ashland Peace Meal returns to Pioneer Hall
After more than two years of serving meals outside in the winter, Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice is back inside its longtime home. Our triumphant return to Pioneer Hall. Thanks
SOJWJ’s Vanessa Houk honored for her community work
SOJWJ executive director Vanessa Houk is being honored for her work supporting vulnerable communities. The Courage Project honors organizations and individuals who are exhibiting acts of courage and compassion in
Do you want to join the Wobblies?
Want to join the Wobblies? The Industrial Workers of the World are organizing a chapter here in the Rogue Valley. There will be a free information meeting this Saturday at
Cooling Shelter Volunteers Needed
Here is some information about cooling shelter in Ashland this week toshare with our audience. Hot days are ahead, and there’s a need for cooling centers from July 4ththrough the
Tennessee Volkswagen employees overwhelmingly vote to join United Auto Workers union
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers union Friday in a historic first test of the UAW’s
Ashland residents rally for housing solidarity as Supreme Court weighs homelessness
We The People – Poor Windy logging protest
On We the People for April 24, Jason Houk talks with Sam and Toren, activists protesting the proposed harvesting of old-growth trees on BLM land. https://archive.org/details/we-the-people-202404240900
We The People – Project Censored director Mickey Huff
On We the People for April 17 we talk with Project Censored director Mickey Huff about Project Censored and upcoming workshops. We also discuss the changes to Oregon minimum wage.
Housing is a Human Right! Solidarity Rally – Monday, 4 pm Ashland Plaza
On Monday, The US Supreme Court will begin their review of Johnson VGrants Pass. Their ruling will have a nationwide impact on how communitieshandle homelessness. Six years ago, a federal