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John – There’s a new labor movement underway in America and around the world. But who’s actually fighting for workers?
In celebration of Labor Day tomorrow, we’d like to take a moment to highlight the work our BNC representatives have done to fight for stronger unions, fair wages, and equality for all.
One year ago the New York Taxi Workers Alliance began a hunger strike to demand a bailout for taxi drivers trapped in predatory loans. One of their earliest and fiercest advocates was BNC’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. After 45 days of organizing, and with the support and publicity drawn by congressional leaders, their demands were met. T he taxi drivers won.
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In March 2021, BNC Reps. Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman traveled to Bessemer, Alabama to support Amazon workers organizing for a union. The union vote in Bessemer was riddled with fraud and union-busting interference by Amazon, but the pressure brought by celebrities, union leaders, and elected representatives like Jamaal and Cori fueled the union movement.
The Amazon Labor Union, led by Christian Smalls who was terminated by Amazon for organizing for safe working conditions during the pandemic, later won when their Staten Island fulfillment center voted to unionize earlier this year.
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In February of this year, BNC Rep. Rashida Tlaib joined striking baristas at a local coffee shop in Detroit who were protesting unsafe working conditions during the pandemic. Over 200 members of the community turned out alongside Rashida calling on the owners of Great Lakes Coffee to provide COVID-19 protections, increase wages and recognize their workers’ union.
Rashida told striking workers:
“For me to show up is important, it’s critical. It’s not just about me voting in Congress, but me staying connected to the pain on the ground and the challenges my residents are going through everyday.”
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BNC representatives firmly believe that EVERY worker deserves a union – that’s why earlier this year BNC Rep. Andy Levin introduced a resolution to allow congressional staffers to unionize. The measure passed, and the staff for Andy Levin, Cori Bush, and AOC were among the first offices to file their union petition less than two months ago.
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These are just a few of the stories we can tell about the incredible work our BNC reps are doing in Congress. From pushing for the PRO Act to showing up on the front lines, their advocacy has helped propel the modern labor movement forward.
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For too long, politicians have paid lip service to unions. They show up to pander for union endorsements while they cash fat checks from the same corporate bosses that crush worker rights.
Solidarity is a verb, John. Workers need representatives who understand their pain and will show up every single time to fight by their side.
That’s what our representatives stand for, and we will keep fighting until everyone has justice, dignity, equity, and safety at work.
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In solidarity,
The entire team at Brand New Congress
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Since 2016 BNC has led the way in advancing popular policies like Medicare for All and the Green New Deal and electing bold progressive fighters. We recruited and elected AOC in 2018 and Cori Bush in 2020. With seven BNC Reps currently in office [[link removed]] , we are growing progressive power in Congress.
This November we’re working to flip multiple red seats, fill open seats with bold progressives, and elect our first BNC Senator by defeating Rand Paul.
Pitch in today and join us as we take over Congress and return power to the people.
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