Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund

A mutual aid resource that can be accessed by NYC cinema workers whose hours have been curtailed because of COVID-19 closures. @lightindustry + @ScreenSlate

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

The money we raised on GoFundMe arrived in our account this morning, and we'll now begin redistributing nearly $80k to over 350 cinema workers across New York City.

[Film at Lincoln Center Union @flcunion]

WE WON!!! 🎉👏🍾✊🤩🗳

[Film at Lincoln Center Union @flcunion]

⚡️⚡️Exciting news⚡️⚡️We have an election! We are so proud to share this next step in our organizing: mail ballots will be sent out October 19, followed by a four-week period to send in our YES votes 🗳. If a majority of us vote YES, our union will be certified!

[Film at Lincoln Center Union @flcunion]

We are the workers of Film at Lincoln Center & we stand united in the creation of a more equitable, ethical, and inclusive workplace. Joining together to form a union will allow us to improve our institution from within in an environment of solidarity, comradery & mutual support.

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

An open lobby is not something that is easy (or even possible) for some organizations. We thank all the venues that have been able to open their doors.

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

Update:

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

Accounting:

[n+1 @nplusonemag]

“When a Target burns, some forget that the reason we are at this juncture is because people were murdered. What could a movie do about that?” New: Blair McClendon on police violence and film. https://t.co/GJFj4l9zle

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

Starting deliveries now!

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

As New York enters its second week of protests, some arts organizations have opened their doors in a shutdown city, offering restrooms, water, charging stations, and PPE to demonstrators risking exposure to COVID.

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

https://t.co/91qZ8jQafs

[BRIC @BRICbrooklyn]

We welcome all who are protesting to stop by BRIC House this Sat & Sun from 2-7PM for free water, snacks, phone charging, accessible bathrooms, and WiFi. BRIC House is located at 647 Fulton St. near Fort Greene Park and Barclays Center.#BlackLivesMatter #OpenYourLobby

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

A few blocks from the protest on 125 and Adam Clayton Powell: @openyourlobby

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

@BRICbrooklyn Y'all need supplies? DM us if so. We're going shopping. 🛒

[BRIC @BRICbrooklyn]

We welcome all who are protesting to stop by BRIC House this Sat & Sun from 2-7PM for free water, snacks, phone charging, accessible bathrooms, and WiFi. BRIC House is located at 647 Fulton St. near Fort Greene Park and Barclays Center.#BlackLivesMatter #OpenYourLobby

[Maysles Documentary Center @MayslesCinema]

Retweet! We will be open tomorrow 6/6 with support and space. 127 & Malcolm X. Info about future openings to come. #openyourlobby #blacklivesmatter #nycprotest #nycsafehouse #safespace #harlemprotest #nycprotest

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

@__seab @ScreenSlate Thank you—and we will!

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

Supermarket Sweep

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

Venmo @nelliekillian to contribute to our supply fund. Delivering to @IrondaleCenter (85 S Oxford / near Barclays) and @MetrographNYC (7 Ludlow / near Foley Sq & Manhattan / Williamsburg bridge entrances) today.

[Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund @WorkerFund]

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