An absolutely mind-boggling fact is that the first true union contract for the pacific coast longshore workers won the workers the equivalent of a ***$20/hour*** raise in today's dollars.
AppFolio workers organizing with @CODE_CWA won their National Labor Relations Board election 42-16 after the CEO did not respond to the @lisaopsunited request for voluntary union recognition in March.
My latest for @BusinessInsider:
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The first (as far as I know) proptech union has won its NLRB election 42-14. Learn more about their union drive with this article from @diamondnagasiu https://t.co/FOPDyQgq3h
Still 🤩 over this win. In case you didn't know, the organizing at AppFolio is extremely unique. Every worker in the @lisaopsunited unit is both remote and part-time. This just shows that a union is possible in any workplace. It just takes time and a whole lot of solidarity.🌱✊
BREAKING: the human operators behind AppFolio’s award-winning AI software, Lisa, won their NLRB union election and will be represented by @CWAUnion ✊🌱 Now onward to a strong, equitable contract @lisaopsunited 🎉🪩
p.s. give these amazing workers a follow!!
We’re thrilled to announce that we won our National Labor Relations Board election 42-16! We’re proud of the organizing we’ve done over the past year and are excited for what’s to come. @CWAunion
BREAKING:Google Maps Worker Victory!
Today, the Google Maps contract workers informed management that they planned to go on strike due to the unsafe working conditions imposed by the 6/6 RTO date.
In less than 3hrs workers won a 90 day extension—this is the power of organizing.
Bowie’s take on LOU:
“I’m excited to unionize because I care about the health and happiness of my coworkers more than profit at any cost. I’m excited to unionize because I believe we are stronger and happier when our voices are heard together.” #NotABot
Introducing proud LOU supporter, Bowie! When Bowie isn’t being a LISA or helping make cool posters for LOU they write fiction, read novels, make music, pet their dog and cat, run, play baseball, bike, skateboard, make their friends laugh, and like to learn something new. #NotABot
"A union serves to balance that a bit more, and provides a space for the workers to express their own needs and priorities as it relates to the job.” (3/3) #notabot
Introducing Micah! When Micah isn’t working as a LISA Operator or collaborating with her colleagues on LOU, she’s singing songs in many languages, waving a stick in front of other musicians, and sprinting from one rehearsal to the next. #notabot
"Even at the most ethical companies, when the primary goal is cutting costs as opposed to worker well-being, the two can sometimes be at odds with each other."(2/3) #notabot
"We deserve fair benefits and compensation. Why not instead invest in a healthier and happier workplace for all. For example, paid sick time (for ALL), cost-of-living adjustments, and technology stipends?" (3/3) #notAbot
T.G.I.F. and for this LISA Operators United supporter, Kel! When Kel isn’t teaching LISA how to be a better bot, they’re teaching other machines how to understand the visual world by annotating datasets for research projects within the Computer Vision field. #notAbot
"I wish more people knew the large amounts of money companies will throw away by hiring union-busting law firms to prevent workers from organizing a union." (2/3) #notAbot