Several loyal readers have written asking for more news on the striking Real You Electrolysis Workers United union. These workers joined IWW and went on strike in Vancouver Washington [two earlier posts- scroll down]. The workers are at Real You Electrolysis . Well, it continues. If you contributed to their gofundme you got this updateContinue reading “IWW strike in Vancouver WA- update”
Category Archives: picket lines, union actions
IWW Organizing Stories
Here are a couple of recent examples of IWW organizing on the job. These were some of the stories shared at our union’s Organizing Summit in Denver at the end of April. Bobcat Bonnie’s (Detroit) Situation: The boss closed down our restaurant and fired all of us overnight with just a single email (The businessContinue reading “IWW Organizing Stories”
UPDATE- IWW STRIKE IN VANCOUVER WA
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”
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.
REI BOYCOTT BEGINS FRIDAY
REI workers union (including at the Bellingham store in Sehome Village, 400 36th St) are calling for a boycott during the annual Spring Sale, May 15-25. First and foremost, REI Union is asking all supporters to avoid going into any REI store for the entire two weeks of the sale. Support the workers by refusingContinue reading “REI BOYCOTT BEGINS FRIDAY”
St Jo’s NURSES picket is ON!Tuesday April 22
Nurses at Bellingham’s St.Joseph Hospital rejected management’s “last, best, and final” offer yesterday. It was “pretty insulting” a nurse reported. See the 4/17 post on this website See you on the picket line!
Nurses plan picket at St. Jo’s on April 29
Excerpted from Cascadia Daily News 4-17-2025 [edited for brevity and with comments by IWW]: Nurses plan to picket outside PeaceHealth St. Joseph’sr on Tuesday, April 29, one month after rejecting a proposed contract (follow that link for more on the story- IWW). The picket is on if the hospital and union do not come toContinue reading “Nurses plan picket at St. Jo’s on April 29”
Picket with Letter Carriers
A good turnout. Lots of honks and waves.
WORKERS AT EVOLVE CAFE WALK OUT, call for BOYCOTT
Virtually the entire workforce at Bellingham’s Evolve Cafe (above Village Books in Fairhaven) walked off the job early last week to protest work conditions. When a dishwasher was fired, the fuse was lit and the walk out was on. Workers are calling for a boycott of the cafe to protest the arbitrary work rulesContinue reading “WORKERS AT EVOLVE CAFE WALK OUT, call for BOYCOTT”
UNION PICKET AT BELLINGHAM REI November 16
INFORMATIONAL PICKET AT BELLINGHAM’S REI Saturday, November 16th, from 1-4 REI’s union members will leaflet customers to keep them informed on corporate delays at the bargaining table . ALL ARE INVITED! Drop by anytime between 1 pm and 4 pm to show your support for the workers! Wear your union pin and colors (shirts, hoodies,Continue reading “UNION PICKET AT BELLINGHAM REI November 16”