author: Nhi Nguyen

Nhi Nguyen PO’26 works for Claremont Undercurrents. She likes journalism because it allows her to work in bed.

Labor

December 3, 2023

First Pitzer union contract wins $25 base rate, matching Pomona

The contract increased hourly pay by as much as $7.50 and also included increased insurance benefits.

Abolition

October 6, 2023

5C PrisAb’s teach-in covers policing, prison industrial complex

"There's a level of community that [is needed] in order for carceral options to not be the primary response from people when they're facing some sort of inconvenience."

Labor

May 15, 2023

Whittier and ULV workers win raises, pension after month-long strike

Pomona and Pitzer fights set the precedent for the win, organizers said

Undercurrents reports on labor, Palestine liberation, prison abolition and other community organizing at and around the Claremont Colleges.

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Issue 1 / Spring 2023

Setting the Standard

How Pomona workers won a historic $25 minimum wage; a new union in Claremont; Tony Hoang on organizing

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