LCCEA’s attorney, Luke Kazava, identifies serious contractual and legal issues related to the Board of Education vote on budget reductions. Kazava writes,

“The College’s proposed retrenchments include layoffs that would violate the seniority clause (Article 10, Section 10.3) of the parties’ contract. Several faculty have been unlawfully targeted by the College for layoff… “

“Alarmingly, the proposed layoffs target Association officers and other faculty who recently participated in grievances or filed complaints against the College, including three faculty of color who filed racial discrimination complaints against the College. The proposed

layoffs appear to be acts of retaliation against employees for engaging in legally protected activity, in violation of ORS 243.672(1)(a). The College’s targeted layoffs may also violate state and federal laws prohibiting racial discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.”

Read the full letter below.