Help for Striking Workers in Other States
One of the best ways to represent yourself as a union member is to support your brothers and sisters in other unions. The labor movement is witnessing two high profile strikes right now, and you may be asking yourself “how can I help?”. As you may know, strikes can take a costly toll on members and their families. One way to show your support is to donate to strike funds nationwide to help alleviate some of the financial burden they might be experiencing.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - TNG-CWA Local 38010 (10 months on strike)
Strike Fund: Donate to Support Striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Workers
Pittsburgh Striker Fund
c/o Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia/TNG-CWA Local 38010
1329 Buttonwood St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
SAG-AFTRA
Strike Fund: Donate to the Foundation
Writer’s Guild
Strike Fund: How to Get Help and Give Help During the Work Stoppage | Entertainment Community Fund
It is important to note that neither SAG-AFTRA, nor the Writers Guild have called for boycotts of any type, so it is OK to continue enjoying your favorite shows and movies. Doing so will actually help the strikers show that there is demand for their product.
UPS
UPS is not currently on strike, however, they have taken a strike authorization. This post will be updated if a strike is called.
Cory R. Weddell
Local 2155/2155-7 Political Action Coordinator