#cwaredthursdays

#CWARedThursdays #WeWearRedOnThursdays #CWAStrong #CWANextGen #CBTU #CBTUUnder40Leaders #MOStateWorkersUnion This is the first week of legislative sessions. I’m curious as to what these so called servants of the people have up their sleeves to harm the people they serve. First thing’s first, Missouri State Workers who are “frontline” “essential” workers deserve a pay raise and safety protections in the workplace! Call and/or email your Missouri state legislators and demand that they approve pay raises for all State and Public Workers! #UnitedWeBargainDividedWeBeg https://www.instagram.com/p/CYaDt6KLqulJyZA3UHWVYkPbv1fhV50T767bAs0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#WeWearRedOnThursdays #CWARedThursdays #CWANextGen #StoryOfSelf #ThrowbakkThursdayz this the moment that started it all. i was speaking at the National AFL-CIO commission of diversity and inclusion on how labor lacked the empathy and slow to act when it come to fighting for issues that affected black communities. at this time it was the murder of Michael Brown, police brutality and the Ferguson Uprisings. since i’ve still been on the frontlines, speaking for my people, holding those elected to represent our best interests accountable, represented union members treated unfair by management, participated in numerous labor and community campaigns, had conversations with some of the poorest and wealthiest people, made some of the dopest friends and family, researching what black liberation and black power look like in these current times, researching my roots, incorporating my ancestors in the work i do, and the list goes on… with that said it’s more work to do and more minds to liberate. #CBTUUnder40Leaders #CBTU #JWJ #CWA #CWANextGen #WorkingWhileBlack #BlackWorkersRising https://www.instagram.com/p/CVl1eMnPwGaLgaCLvpcBzAlZlDBUvmxNxcGgsM0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#WeWearRedOnThursdays #CWARedThursdays #MOStateWorkersUnion This week was our local’s first week of bargaining after 3 years of the state intentionally ignoring our contract! We had to fight tooth and nail, shed blood, sweat and tears just to protect our 12,000+ state workers. These are workers who ensure Missouri citizens get the care they need! Children’s Division, Dept. of Health & Senior Services, Dept. of Social Services, Dept. of Youth Services, Child Support, Foster Parents & Parkway School District employees! The Supreme court had to intervene and literally MAKE the state come back to the bargaining table! But we never backed down, we continue to educate our members and communities we serve, we continue to build relationships with ally organizations and legislators and more! So if you see a state worker, essential frontline heroes and sheroes, give them a simple “Thank you”. it goes a long way after all we have to fight against and deal with on a daily basis! We deserve equitable pay and benefits, and we will continue to fight! #BowingDownIsNotAnOption #CWAStrong #UnionStrong #CWANextGen #CWA #MSWU #CBTU #PublicWorkersMatter #BlackWorkersRising #WorkingWhileBlack https://www.instagram.com/p/CUvmvw3L5qgEhgpSlRH01pmEaijnvfq8cl4jMg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#WeWearRedOnThursdays Proud Union Member Moment: CWA and Non CWA members at my office wearing red for #CWARedThursdays ✊🏾 Still waiting on the state to honor our contract per the states’s supreme court ruling, still waiting for the governor to approve raises for the lowest paid state workers in the nation, still fighting upper management to implement safety policies $ protections for frontline workers. When we fight, we win. Join us! A union is only as powerful as its members! and there is power in numbers! #UnionStrong #CWAStrong #CWANextGen https://www.instagram.com/p/CTntsposSADAspoXRvSQoBTI8bY-x9yrrvSbe00/?utm_medium=tumblr

#WeWearRedOnThursdays #CWARedThursdays #LaborForBlackLives #UnionMan #CWAStrong #UnionStrong #CBTU #CBTUUnder40Leaders #APRI #CWANextGen #MOStateWorkersUnion #PublicSectorWorkersMatter #CWAHumanRights #NoFilter Shout out to non-union coworkers like Mrs. Esther showing solidarity… ✊🏾😂🤣 https://www.instagram.com/p/CRXipyirI11psqtLKYkNkHbCDtjUaM7VmKdw6A0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#WeWearRedOnThursdays #CWARedThursdays #LaborForBlackLives #UnionMan #CWAStrong #UnionStrong #CBTU #CBTUUnder40Leaders #APRI #CWANextGen #MOStateWorkersUnion #PublicSectorWorkersMatter #CWAHumanRights #NoFilter What’s on my mind as it relates to being in a union? I’m tired! I’m tired of fighting what seems to be a never ending battle. Everyday it’s something new, a new challenge or attack just to live comfortably. I can not overstand for the life of me why the government and elected officials choose money over human lives. I can’t overstand why an employer would refuse to protect and pay their workers a livable wage. Like a livable wage to SURVIVE! I can’t overstand why elected officials would deny a human’s right and access to quality healthcare after “we the people” voted for it! I’m nobody’s leader, i’m still on the front lines in the thick of this shit like everyone else. You try to talk to people to get them to care about their OWN well-being and their families. You try to show support to those who you know damn well could care less if you breathed or not. You try to educate your elders on the need for change and inclusion of young voices, leaders of our future to only receive an “oh ok, next topic.” You try to educate your peers for them to not give a damn about nothing you’re talking about unless they FEEL it directly relates to them. Like our lives aren’t literally on the line. but such is life… the revolution continues. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQPZDGArQ8rGoCz37SgivjQ_dUYjjJpsX0Xn-Y0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#CWARedThursdays #WeWearRedOnThursdays #UnionStrong #CWAStrong #CWANextGen #CBTUUnder40Leaders #APRI #CWA #CWALocal6355 #MissouriStateWorkersUnion #PublicWorkersAreEssentialToo governor Parson and his administration refuse to bargain a new contract with Missouri Frontline State Workers? You may wonder why? Attempts to destroy our union will open doors for all kinds of corruption and employer violations for State Workers in Missouri. simply put. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKm28cEr1t_/?igshid=1cmo18zc2270y

we have been trying to bargain a successor contract for over 3 years now. this current administration refuses to bargain in good faith, amongst other union busting tactics. but we are still fighting! ✊🏾💪🏾 #ProtectAllEssentialWorkers #CWARedThursdays #CWAStrong #UnionStrong #WeWearRedOnThursdays #MissouriStateWorkers #PublicWorkersMatter #CWAAgainstRacism #CWANextGen #CBTU #APRI #CBTUUnder40Leaders https://www.instagram.com/p/CKC6Rn5MAsK/?igshid=1kkmedytkm46y