EUGENE, Ore. — The strike by University of Oregon student-workers entered its fifth day Friday, with tensions escalating between university administrators and striking Resident Assistants (RAs), who say they’re being punished for walking off the job.
Chants rang out across campus as student workers filed unfair labor practice charges against the university, alleging retaliation.
Striking RAs say their meal plans were abruptly cut and that they’re now being charged for housing— compensation that was previously free in exchange for their labor. In a statement to our newsroom, the university confirmed those benefits were revoked, stating RAs were informed they would not receive pay or housing while on strike…