Student Workers Strike at University of Oregon, Disrupt Campus Events

University campuses across the U.S. are experiencing increased activism in response to rollbacks of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and related labor issues. At the University of Oregon, nearly 4,000 student workers have been striking to demand better pay and working conditions, coinciding with May Day demonstrations for labor rights. Meanwhile, students at the University of Missouri are preparing a walk-out to protest the university's compliance with ICE and anti-DEIA policies, advocating for the protection of international and marginalized students. In Louisiana, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s decision to shut down its Office of Campus Inclusion and other DEI programs has sparked protests by students and community members, who argue these changes undermine campus safety and inclusivity. Demonstrators in Louisiana and elsewhere emphasize that such measures disproportionately impact marginalized groups and call for university administrations to prioritize student safety, dignity, and equal opportunity. Across these campuses, students and allies are urging institutions to resist external political pressures and uphold commitments to diversity and worker rights.