"Since then, we have experienced a unique type of violence: a constant surveillance and harassment of union leaders, targeted terminations, mass layoffs with no reason, but we've not stopped organizing, we've not stopped fighting."
"I am here standing four years after we first unionized, without a first contract. I was part of the worker delegation that announced our union, and I'm still standing here before you today, because we deserve dignity and respect at work."
Steve Buckley, a worker at REI in Soho, New York, highlighted the formation of the first union in REI's history in 2022. Following their lead, ten more stores unionized, driven by pandemic challenges and customer harassment. Buckley emphasized ongoing struggles, including surveillance and targeted terminations, while advocating for dignity and respect at work. The launch of 'Union Now' aims to empower workers by providing grants to support organizing efforts, addressing illegal firings, and aiding striking workers, reflecting a collective commitment to labor rights.
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