As part of a statewide action to hold the Oregon business community accountable for their lack of investment in state services, members of SEIU 503 working at University of Oregon joined students and allies on June 21 to march through UO and on to local financial institutions. Over 100 Oregonians joined rallied at Johnson Hall where they heard from union members, student activists, and community partners before marching on corporate interests.

“I am willing to stand up for a fair contract. I am willing to stand up for Oregon children. I am willing to stand up for the disadvantaged. I am willing to stand up for students,” UO member leader Johnny Earl told the crowd.

After hearing from classified staff, community members and student activists, the crowd marched to the Eugene branch of US Bank where they filled up the lobby to deliver a deposit envelope with a letter asking when the bank plans to Invest In Oregon. We know that our state will continue operating under a budget shortfall unless we can pass dynamic revenue reform and demand that corporations pay their fair share.