President, @unitehere; a union of 300,000 workers across North America in the hospitality industry and beyond.
Apr 1, 2022 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
My STATEMENT on the Amazon workers' fight (thread):
There are two historic stories being told today about the labor movement.
In the northeast, we’re seeing one of the most consequential victories for unions play out, with a historic win for Amazon workers in Staten Island.
In the deep south—win or lose—the progress made there is just as consequential for what the future holds for labor. We must ensure as this process plays out that every vote is counted.
Mar 10, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
The #PROAct will remove many obstacles to joining a union and achieving a union contract through collective bargaining. Unions give workers and families a real path out of poverty, and in the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, we need them more than ever. #PassTheProAct