...the focus on these first breakouts should be their location. They should be held where local management can see them and give a count to their managers on how many workers are taking part in them and how many are wearing purple. These breakouts will also give us an idea of member mobilizing levels. Once we have that, we can start inviting media to our breakouts.
I am working on getting some more purple paraphernalia and will disseminate when I get anything. We will continue with PURPLE TUESDAYS until we have a contract/budget signed.
The following week, on May 3, there is a rally at the state capitol. We need maximum participation, as this will show the governor and many other lawmakers the opposition to immoral cuts, both to our pay and benefits and those within the budget itself.
We are seeing the wealth gap continue to widen, both on the state and federal levels. As union members and workers, we are vital to the future of workers' rights, wages, benefits, and safety.
To put it in perspective, please watch this video. It illustrates how large the wealth gap is, without boring you with the figures.
Good showing on Apr 26 and just need to spread the word about Purple Tuesdays as well as demonstrating every Tuesday from now until the contract is passed.
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