Shirley is a dedicated Environmental Services worker at Sky River, yet her pay remains BELOW AVERAGE.
Sky River Casino must follow through on its promise to workers!
Nikka started at Sky River Casino over 2 years ago and still earns $4.05 BELOW AVERAGE. Workers are demanding that the casino honor its agreement and recognize our union!
On November 18, over 150 Sky River workers and community allies gathered at Old Town Plaza to demand the casino honor its agreement and recognize our union. Together, we made our voices heard!! @sacramentolabor
"All the workers at Sky River Casino should have a fair contract like the rest of us at union casinos!" - Seema Nar, Cache Creek, Housekeeper, 20 years
“I’m organizing a union because workers deserve respect and stability. Sky River Casino — follow through on your agreement and recognize our union!” - Shirley Wei, Sky River, EVS, 3 years
"One back surgery and I found myself ill-prepared for the rent increases. Before I knew it, I ended up living in my car. Affordable housing in Sacramento is crucial." Gwendolyn shares why she's fighting for 25% affordable housing at the Railyards!
"I got homeless due to my rare bone disease. Help us with true affordable housing and true protection of not becoming homeless every time our medications go up!" Yolanda shares why she's fighting for 25% affordable housing at the Railyards!
Follow @railyardsforall! We are hospitality workers and residents of the Railyards fighting for a Railyards development that is affordable for all people of Sacramento.
"Due to a sudden death in the family, we became homeless. If it wasn't for affordable housing, I don't know where we'd be today. 6% out of 10,000 units is unacceptable." Richard, a Railyards resident, shares why he's fighting for 25% affordable at the Railyards!
"Due to a sudden death in the family, we became homeless. If it wasn't for affordable housing, I don't know where we'd be today. 6% out of 10,000 units is unacceptable." Richard, a Railyards resident, shares why he's fighting for 25% affordable at the Railyards!
"I am on strike today because I can't afford the basic necessities to live", Melissa Irvine, Housekeeper at Coast Victoria Hotel for three years.
#unionstrong#faircontractnow#bcpoli#bclab
Solidarity is sweet! The Railyards residents courageously rejected a bad deal with shamefully low affordable housing in it. We stand with them in their fight for at least 25% affordable housing in the Railyards.
“The people united will NEVER be divided! Together, we have been able to raise standards and guarantee protections to better the well-being and livelihood of workers and their communities.” Gaby Varela, Union Shop Steward/Volunteer COMMS Organizer, Graton Resort and Casino