Esteemed Board of Education members —

I regret to inform you that LCCEA has had to file yet another unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint. Please see below. This complaint relates to interference, intimidation, and coercion of faculty members in Nursing for their union activity.

We are saddened to see the College continue down this path of unlawful retaliation and union interference. 

After the ULP rulings in July that were issued by a three-judge panel finding that LCC engaged in multiple unfair labor practices, we were hopeful that the Board of Education would take definitive action to address the ongoing unlawful activities of the LCC Administration, and to accept our faculty recommendations that managers and administrators participate in regular training so as to avoid these issues. However, we have now had to file two unfair labor practices in just the last month and remain concerned about retaliatory conditions on campus and non-compliance with state labor law. 

This level of unlawful activity is unprecedented at Lane Community College. Prior to the most recent ULP hearing, there had been none for more than two decades.

We respectfully request that you redouble your efforts to provide direction to stabilize our community’s college and to direct the Administration to abide by state law and to collaborate rather than interfere with and intimidate faculty who engage in protected activity. 

Most sincerely,

Adrienne

Adrienne Mitchell, M.A., M.Ed.

Faculty Member, Academic Learning Skills Department

President, Lane Community College Education Association

Vice President, Oregon Education Association Community College Council