LEAD & ORGANIZE
Before the first unions were formed, and before workers gained the legal right to unionize, there were women and men who recognized a simple truth: In a workplace, employees united around shared values, concerns, and interests have power that is greater than an individual worker on their own, and this power gives everyone a collective voice to advocate for themselves and for all workers.
But uniting people was no easy task, and didn’t happen on its own. It took leadership and commitment from workers willing to stand up in the face of intimidation and retaliation, to organize and fight for the right to unionize and bargain as a group. And when that right was won, the power gained from unionizing was wielded to improve their livelihoods, working conditions, and much more – things that have raised the standard and quality of living for all Americans.
The unions we’re a part of today are the legacy of these people who led and organized in workplaces across the country. As union members today, we have a responsibility to carry on this legacy for all workers, our families, and for those we serve.
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Pictured here is Jennifer Torres, a Special Education Assistant at Alta California Elementary, and who’s worked at LAUSD for more than 10 years. Jennifer stepped-up and became a Local 99 Steward. She organized her co-workers around the LAUSD contract campaign and helped them become vocal advocates for improving staffing and other student services.
LEAD & ORGANIZE
Before the first unions were formed, and before workers gained the legal right to unionize, there were women and men who recognized a simple truth: In a workplace, employees united around shared values, concerns, and interests gain a power that is greater than an individual worker on their own, and this power gives everyone a collective voice to advocate for themselves and for all workers.
But uniting people was no easy task, and didn’t happen on its own. It took leadership and commitment from workers willing to stand up in the face of intimidation and retaliation, to organize and fight for the right to unionize and bargain as a group. And when that right was won, the power gained from unionizing was wielded to improve their livelihoods, working conditions, and much more – things that have raised the standard and quality of living for all Americans.
The unions we’re a part of today are the legacy of these people who led and organized in workplaces across the country. As union members today, we have a responsibility to carry on this legacy for all workers, our families, and for those we serve.
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