Unionize Yoga

We are a group of yoga teachers working to unionize our workplaces, build democratic cooperatives, shine light on issues, and provide resources for organizing.

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

A) We are workers with rights.
For years many of us had been manipulated into the identity of healers responding to a calling that bypassed our need for security and stability. Actually, both can exist — a deep sense of service AND fair pay and working conditions.

[IDG @DrivingGuild]

@GregBensinger @nytopinion Bizarre for The NY Times not to mention that NYC drivers do have a minimum wage of $27.86 per hour and some benefits thanks to years of organizing by the Independent Drivers Guild.

It’s almost like when workers do organize the NYT refuses to give them credit ...

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Fun throwback to when Bernie supported our Yogaworks NYC Union Campaign in 2019! 😊 We ❤️ you, @BernieSanders . Stay cozy, everyone!

#BernieMeme #UnionStrong #unionizeyoga
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[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

If you missed our Coops 101 talk yesterday, have no fear! You can watch the whole thing here. Useful for everyone! Yoga teachers or not - on how to build a cooperative.

https://t.co/4ZkGsi2niX

#coops #cooperatives #unionizeyoga

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Join us this Friday the 22nd,at 7pm ET, across our IG Live for a Cooperatives 101 Chat. It’ll be given by one of our members who wrote her dissertation on coops. If you’re thinking about starting a coop or just want to learn more - we hope you’ll join us!

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Major congrats to @SolidcoreU on their victory in all coaches being now classified as employees rather than independent contractors! It’s a huge victory and came from their dedicated worker organizing. Yay congrats! #organize #workersunite

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Check out our latest in the Our Stories Series. Next story up is from a yoga teacher who decided to undergo her YTT in 2020 - only to be met w/the pandemic changing her plans. We hope you’ll check it out!
https://t.co/LU9CkeMvBW
#ourstoriesmatter

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Tonight! From 7-8pm, come chat with us on IG live - about how you’re maintaining community in this wild time. https://t.co/PKtOhioDM5
#yogateacher #union

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

We’re beginning a series on our stories. They matter. First story up is from a student discussing what it has been like for me to practice in the pandemic while watching his teachers struggle. Enjoy: https://t.co/1w63BBcTiF

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Come hang us across IG live for a Community Convo “Happy Hour”, from 7-8pm. “Call in” and tell us how you’ve been maintaining, building, or struggling with community during these physically distanced times. Let’s chat about it! #yogateacher #community

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Maybe they could help you - #yogateacher - as we work to create new more equitable spaces and places of practice

#coops #cooperatives #yoga #union

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Sorry we’ve been quiet. All we can say is: 2020. Getting back into posting — If you’re not yet aware of @workingworldorg - we encourage you to check them out. They work to provide non-extractive loans to working ppl to transform businesses into coops.

[The Debt Collective 🟥 @StrikeDebt]

Rent is due today and millions cannot afford to pay. It should be cancelled.

[Cori Bush @CoriBush]

It’s simple, really. We want to cancel student and medical debt because we believe education and healthcare are human rights.

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Ohhh registering now! Join us for this important convo

[CEANYC @CEANYC]

Don't miss this event next wednesday, 10/18! "Co-ops not Cops: A conversation on the Impact of Co-ops in Abolition Work" hosted by our pals @GEO_Collective featuring @ed_whitfield, @Estebantitos, @saaylooli, and Jessica Gordon-Nembhard https://t.co/SqdLhgRd1E

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Yes!!!

[Cori Bush @CoriBush]

Organizing wins. Unionize your workplace. Start a mutual aid network in your neighborhood. Lead voter registration drives in your town.

We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

So many congrats to @iammam_union on your Union victory!! You inspire us all. #UnionStrong

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[Daniel Gross @dgorganize]

COVID is exploding. Reminder: you and your co-workers have the right to strike. Most protected strike of all is to avoid death or grievous injury.

Get support: @organizeworkers @iww @ueunion @AFLCIO @Change2Win @labornotes.

Bosses won’t protect you and your family needs you.

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

@cedfunches Yes

[Unionize Yoga @Unionize_Yoga]

Meet us! “We are a collective of yoga teachers... we all want to see change in the #yoga and wellness industry. We are not professional organizers, but we believe that organizing is a path to collective change.” #UnionStrong
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