USA Has Endorsed the Fair Wages Now! Campaign
Vote Results and How We’re Going to Fight for Fair Wages
Dear USA member,
The USA Board has certified the results of the Fair Wages Now! campaign endorsement vote. Here are the results:
Question: Do you endorse the MTA Higher Ed Fair Wages Now! campaign that demands a 30% raise over the next 3 years?
Yes: 334
No: 2
Total Responses: 336 / 678 (50% of dues-paying members!)
Note: 28 affirmative votes by non-dues paying members were determined to be ineligible. This did not effect the outcome of the vote.
Congratulations! You and your coworkers have voted to endorse the Fair Wages Now! Campaign.
It’s important to recognize that, in a little over 24 hours, 50% of dues-paying USA members cast their vote. This is an overwhelming level of engagement: you attended the endorsement meeting, you reached out to your coworkers and shared your knowledge of the campaign. This is how collective power is built – and it’s a strong start to our shared demand of Fair Wages Now!
So, what happens next?
Save these dates and make a plan to attend these actions!
October 22 (11am-2pm): Multi-union action on our campuses
Every higher ed local that endorses this campaign will be doing a campus action this week in October! Be a part of the state-wide movement. Stay tuned for more details!
November 20: Massive rally at the Statehouse! RSVP today!
This is our peak of power! Buses will be chartered from UMass Amherst (as well as other locations across the state). You can receive union release time if needed. Please email the USA office for more information.
Excited to fight for fair wages and be a part of the movement?
Organizing Committee meets every Thursday on Zoom from 12-1pm. Reach out to Camille Godbout-Chouinard and Adam Feldman if you want to be a part of the planning, outreach, and logistics to turn out as many members as possible to Fair Wages Now! actions.
Communications Committee meets every other Wednesday on Zoom from 12-1pm. Reach out to Deborah Place if you want to help with Fair Wages Now! communications. We’re beginning to develop a website page and a social media/flyer campaign so if you have graphic design, WordPress, or writing experience, don’t hesitate to contact us!
