The strike by the new IWW union at Real You Electrolysis continues. We have gotten a bit more information, and urge all readers to contribute to the strike fund. GoFundMe! tinyurl.com/yc3b78f6 Follow them at @ryeworkersunion.bsky.social#UnionStrong The new union is nearly entirely trans. They work to provide gender-affirming care to their largely trans clientele. The workersContinue reading “UPDATE- IWW STRIKE IN VANCOUVER WA”
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IWW STRIKE IN VANCOUVER WASHINGTON
Portland IWW branch reports that the workers at Real You Electrolysis in Vancouver Washington organized into the IWW. The employer responded by firing everyone- this is of course illegal. In the meantime the picket line is up and the strike is on. We will update here as we have more info.
IWW strike continues in Bay Area
After two years of bad-faith bargaining by bosses, the IWW-organized workers at Berkeley retail salvager Urban Ore began a strike last week. The workers began solidarity union organizing in 2021, and in 2023 voted to join IWW for greater support and organizational structure. Wages are the principal issue. Urban Ore is somewhat similar to Bellingham’sContinue reading “IWW strike continues in Bay Area”