SEKOU SIBY

I am the Executive Director of ROC UNITED, a social justice organization. We fight to improve wages and working conditions of 14 M restaurant workers in the US.

[9/11 Memorial & Museum @Sept11Memorial]

On 10/20, join us for "Invisible Victims: 9/11 & Undocumented Immigrants." The program reflects on stories of undocumented immigrants who died on 9/11, the legal processes of proving they exist & ensuring they are not forgotten. More here: https://t.co/OaXkuzLpKq

[SEKOU SIBY @SEKOUSIBY5]

I’m excited to #talkopportunity with @DanPorterfield, @jazbrisack, @DonJHoward, Linda Nguyen, @aijenpoo, and @dorianwarren about a Workers’ Bill of Rights. Join me on May 26 for this @AspenJobQuality event. https://t.co/VJ5x3rGGqQ

[ROC United @rocunited]

Say it with me: “Wage shortage,” not “labor shortage.”

[ROC United @rocunited]

We recently spoke to Sam, a former waitress from WA, who recalls being sexually harassed by a coworker during work. Her management later told her they "couldn't do anything to help her." The culture of sexual harassment in the restaurant industry needs to change.

[Union Jobs @UnionJob]

ROC-MN (Restaurant Opportunities Center United of Minnesota) seeks a Part-Time Training Organizer to be based in Minnesota. Details can be found at: https://t.co/01GxNQqgvy #1u #UnionStrong @rocminnesota @rocunited

[ROC United @rocunited]

ROC United is introducing the first ever Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights.

This is a comprehensive policy framework that will systematically address challenges, injustices, & discrimination that restaurant workers face every day.

To get involved, text billofrights to 40817.

[ROC United @rocunited]

Ugh, don’t even get us started on this — there’s a lot to unpack.

[ROC United @rocunited]

We need paid sick leave for all in the restaurant industry. Period. Workers who handle food for a living shouldn't have to choose between getting paid and showing up to work while sick.

[Family Values @ Work @FmlyValuesWork]

Today, @RocUnited rallied against disparities that low-earning workers face.
"On the heels of #BlackHistoryMonth, it's important to note the ties that connect the restaurant industry to our earliest & most foundational economy, which was slavery." - @LaborProject's @CJLaborPolicy

[ROC United @rocunited]

For many in the restaurant industry, this is a common occurrence — getting paid mere pennies for two weeks worth of work. The people who handle our food are absolutely essential and we need to treat them as such.

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: Ex-U.S. prosecutor demands that Jim Jordan be “charged with a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison” for “obstructing a federal proceeding,” for sending a text to Trump’s Chief of Staff plotting to steal Biden’s win. RT IF YOU THINK THAT JORDAN MUST BE CHARGED!

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

BREAKING — Marjorie Taylor Greene has accrued $48,000 worth of fines for not wearing a mask on Capitol grounds.

RT IF THEY SHOULD THROW HER IN JAIL IF SHE DOESN’T PAY.

[SEKOU SIBY @SEKOUSIBY5]

@ashleyrallison @CNN Congratulations Ashley!

[SEKOU SIBY @SEKOUSIBY5]

@NBCPolitics In Australia, the minimum wage is a little over $19 and they boast a lower unemployment rate with food price at a normal range. Yes for a living wage tied to inflation!

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

Minimum wage in Australia: $19.84 an hour
Unemployment rate in Australia: 6.6%

U.S. federal minimum wage: $7.25 an hour
U.S. unemployment rate: 6.7%

Please don't tell me raising the minimum wage to a living wage - at least $15 an hour - costs jobs.