When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Go Analog

The Local 965 Rally and March Against Outsourcing ends at the UA Administration Building.

Over 4 Dozen Outsourcing Opponents Chant and March in Rally

More than 4 dozen custodians, groundskeepers, their families and supporters, as well as union members and other staff and faculty of the University of Arkansas gathered Saturday afternoon, March 16, 2024, to rally against the proposed outsourcing of their jobs.

UA-Fayetteville Education Association / Local 965 organized the demonstration. We gratefully acknowledge St. Martin’s Episcopal Center at the University of Arkansas and its chaplain, Casey Anderson-Molina, for hosting the rally. The assembled had a permit to march through campus.

Local 965 has collected its posts about the anti-outsourcing campaign, and has listed news media reports.

Below, click on an image in each row for a full-size slideshow of those three.

Marchers prepare their pickets at the sign-painting tables.
Marchers prepare their pickets at the sign-painting tables. (April Reisma photo)
A custodial supervisor tells marchers about her concerns about proposed outsourcing.
A custodial supervisor tells marchers about her concerns about proposed outsourcing. (April Reisma photo)
About two-thirds of the marchers (over 32) listen to speeches.
About two-thirds of the marchers (over 32) listen to speeches. (April Reisma photo)
UA Law Professor Amelia McGowan is ready to march.
UA Law Professor Amelia McGowan is ready to march. (April Reisma photo)
5News' Lauren Spencer interviews Brad Edwards, a housekeeping coordinator, and History Professor Mike Pierce.
5News’ Lauren Spencer interviews Brad Edwards, a housekeeping coordinator, and History Professor Mike Pierce. (April Reisma photo)
Protesters pass through UA's Pi Beta Phi Centennial Gate to enter the Fayetteville campus.
Protesters pass through UA’s Pi Beta Phi Centennial Gate to enter the Fayetteville campus. (April Reisma photo)
Video of march from Arkansas Education Association
Video of march from onlooker
Rousing speech by Professor Mike Pierce. Video by onlooker
Poster for the Local 965 Rally and March Against Outsourcing
Onlooker captures end of march as final speeches about to start
A dozen protesters conclude the march outside the Administration Building.
A dozen protesters conclude the march outside the Administration Building. (Christy Pollock photo)
President April Reisma of the Arkansas Education Association watches the last speeches of the rally and march.
President April Reisma of the Arkansas Education Association watches the last speeches of the rally and march. (Christy Pollock photo)
NWA Central Labor Council President Walter Hinojosa delivers the penultimate speech at the UA Administration Building.
NWA Central Labor Council President Walter Hinojosa delivers the penultimate speech at the UA Administration Building. (Christy Pollock photo)

News media reports of the March 16 rally include:

This post may be updated with other images and information of the day. Please let us know details via our contact form, and we’ll be in touch.

The Local 965 Rally and March Against Outsourcing ends at the UA Administration Building.
The Local 965 Rally and March Against Outsourcing ends at the UA Administration Building. (Mike Pierce photo)

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