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A group of employees who work in the cafe and catering operation at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and their supporters rallied Friday afternoon, just days before they are set to lose their jobs. The workers were attempting to deliver a petition and meet with management.
Contract employees at Phipps Conservatory rally for their jobs
Cafe and catering operation employees at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens rallied Friday afternoon, days before they are set to lose their jobs.
www.wesa.fm
January 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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It's hard to imagine a more brutal illustration of climate injustice and a failed society than indentured teenage slaves being used to protect the homes of wealthy Americans.
These teenagers and young men — 95% of whom are Black, Latinx, or Filipino — earn between $2.20 and $4 per hour, plus an additional $1 an hour when they’re actively fighting fires, according to the DJJ. ⤵️
In California, Incarcerated Teenagers Help Fight Wildfires
"You’re put in danger every time you’re on the fire line.”
www.teenvogue.com
January 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Please call and share, Pittsburghers!
December 19, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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Here are some ways that you can support our strike against the union-busting Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

Read the Union Progress: www.unionprogress.com

Donate to our strike fund: www.unionprogress.com/donate/

Tell the Block family to bargain in good faith: actionnetwork.org/letters/is-t...
November 13, 2024 at 1:59 PM