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Support Homegrown sandwich workers’ strike fund
SEATTLE (Jan. 12, 2024) — Homegrown sandwich shop workers have been fighting for more than two years for their union and for a first contract. Workers from two stores are on strike since late last fall in protest of the unfair termination of union leader Sydney Lankford, who was fired after speaking up at a union delegation.
These brave workers continue to picket and continue to pressure the company to do the right thing.
🚨Breaking!!!🚨 Workers at Cap Hill and Queene Anne Homegrown locations have voted unanimously to authorize a strike! #1u pic.twitter.com/2tzYGYPEg4
— OurUnionIsHomegrown (@OurUnionIsHG) January 9, 2024
But Homegrown workers need financial support to keep up their courageous fight for a union and to #BringSydBack.
TAKE A STAND — UNITE HERE Local 8 has set up a strike fund to support Homegrown workers. Please contribute online today so they can keep fighting as long as it takes to win a fair contract!
Previously at The STAND:
Bring Syd back! Homegrown workers strike over unfair firing (Nov. 10, 2023)
Homegrown workers strike over health care, union security (Sept. 14, 2023)
Homegrown cafe workers vote Union Yes! (Dec. 13, 2022) — Now 2-for-2 on union votes, sandwich workers ready to bargain fair contracts.
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FIND OUT HOW TO JOIN TOGETHER with your co-workers to negotiate for better wages, benefits, and a voice at work. Or go ahead and contact a union organizer today!
