For the past month we've engaged management in decision and effects bargaining over their proposed reorganization and layoffs on the technical side of @ActBlue, and we are proud to have won both a reduction in the number of roles to be eliminated as well as a recall provision.
Today is International Workers’ Day, aka May Day. What better day than today for @actblue leadership to agree to a layoff freeze? We’re calling on leadership to commit to workers & our org’s mission. Sign our letter today to show your support! https://t.co/JMQeGyLRMy
The ActBlue Tech Workers Union (ABTWU) welcomes @rwallacejones to the ActBlue Chief Executive Officer role. We are heartened by ActBlue’s commitment to the rights of workers and to the power of the labor movement within today’s Democratic Party, and feel confident that... 1/3
@FickleFandoms Oof, I feel this one deep in my bones. One thing that's been mostly helpful (h/t to @amynewell for the tip!) is having a cheap little pulse oximeter around so you can take your blood oxygen level to disprove it. (This is mostly good but can fail because, cheap oximeter 😭)
On Thurs, Jan 12, with only a few minutes' notice, our parent company @BonterraTech laid off 10% of our workforce—some of whom were our members in @CWAUnion locals 1400, 2336, & 13000, & @mobilize_union members of CWA local 1101.
Full statement coming, but this action from 1/2
We're proud to announce the formation of GetThru Workers United! In line with our company's mission of enacting progressive social change, we're excited to build our future together & join the growing movement of unionized tech workers. Mission statement 👇
Press Release from RWU:
“We suffered a one-two punch at the hands of, first, the Democratic Party; the second served up by the Republicans.”
https://t.co/V1fsf3lv8W
🚨STARBUCKS JUST ANNOUNCED THEY ARE CLOSING BROADWAY AND DENNY🚨
Partners at B&D were the first to unionize in sbux home city.
The company is closing the store on Dec 9th, THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST UNION WIN IN BUFFALO.
High tech workers should unionize.
Every mediocre leader and manager looks up to Elon will try to pull a stunt like this during the recession.
Unions are the tools workers have to get fair treatment, if you don’t use this tool, management will take as much as they can.
The ActBlue Tech Workers Union is thrilled to announce that we’ve won Voluntary Recognition from ActBlue management as part of @CWAUnion and @CWALocal1400! Read our full statement here: https://t.co/v5lBPH0ifS
@challah_chic Awwww ❤️
You’re right that I don’t remember the specific conversation but I definitely stand by the sentiment. It’s my privilege to be your friend!
We’re unionizing! As the workers of ActBlue Technical Services (ATS), we’re forming the ActBlue Tech Workers Union with @code_cwa@CWAunion. Today, we’re requesting voluntary recognition from @ActBlue and ATS management, and look forward to taking a seat at the bargaining table.