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Nov 5, 2021 9 tweets 4 min read Read on X
Happening now: UPMC hospital workers announce they are going on strike on November 18th to demand $20/hour, safer staffing, and the right to form their union without interference. #Strikesgiving
It’s time for Pittsburgh to stand with the hospital workers who are going on strike because they are standing up for all of Pittsburgh. - Carl Redwood
UMPC has all but admitted knowing that workers have problems making ends meet, going as far as setting up a food pantry for workers who are not able to cover the cost of their own groceries. I have to go to the foodbank twice a week just to get dried goods. - Juilia Centofanti
We have shown up through all the challenges of the pandemic and now we need UPMC to show up for us, too. We deserve livable wages, affordable healthcare without medical debt, paid leave, and the right to form a union without interference by our employer.
“UPMC is a nonprofit making billions during a pandemic while its workers can’t afford to put food on their tables. That’s a shame.” - Sen. Lindsey Williams
Forming our union without intrusion from UPMC gives us the opportunity to fight collectively to improve our own lives.  I’m standing here today because I am tired of feeling like I’m letting down my patients, and my family. Enough is Enough. - Zarah Livingston UPMC Mercy
It’s bad enough that we aren’t being paid adequately for the work we do - and I wanna make it clear that we aren’t going away. We’re gonna keep fighting for our union rights and we want everyone to stand with us. - Khalil Brown
I am humbled by the power and commitment of UPMC hospital workers putting themselves on the line to make Pittsburgh better for all of us. - Pastor Martin Rafanan
The reality is that when you raise wages peoples health and well-being improve. Workers need $20 and a union to bargain for better to improve mental and physical health. - Professor Jeff Shook, PITT school of social work

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