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ALT Fortune: ‘My work can be flexible, my son’s routine is not’: Meet the ‘dead zone’ workers killing management’s attempts to return to pre-pandemic 9 to 5 grind BY ORIANNA ROSA ROYLE August 11, 2023
ALT Panel one: A couple in bed: "Come under the blanket." Panel two: A couple in bed: "I have something to show you." Panel three: The couple goes under the covers. Panel four: A form reading "I authorize the union to represent me as exclusive collective bargaining agent in all matters pertaining to wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment."
ALT To Ruth Richardson, Molly Gage, and Ocea Bicha: We are writing to you, as unions representing thousands of workers in the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement, to demand that you immediately cease union busting, reinstate Grace Larson, and bargain with the PPNCS Union in good faith for a fair first contract.
ALT Unions are essential to the fight for reproductive freedom and justice. Over 400 PPNCS workers voted overwhelmingly to unionize with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa last July to democratize their workplace and improve the terms and conditions of their employment because we cannot live the full, self-determined lives we deserve without fair pay, benefits, and protections from unjust termination and retaliation. Every worker deserves a union, but it is particularly important, in this moment, for those who have been fighting on the front lines for patients since Roe was overturned. Ensuring these workers receive fair wages and benefits, sufficient staffing levels, and other critical workplace improvements to prevent turnover, is vital to making sure abortion patients and others receive the level of care and advocacy they need.
ALT We are particularly dismayed with your choice to instead engage in aggressive retaliation and union busting given Rep. Richardson’s role as a Democratic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who has repeatedly represented herself to the public, including in campaign materials, as a person committed to standing with unions. While you may not technically be representing your constituents in your capacity as PPNCS CEO, it is still incredibly disrespectful to the people who elected you to be a strong supporter of organized labor to then work to bust your own workplace’s union. When your behavior is so egregious that even longtime labor leaders say they have “literally not seen any other employer ever do” the kind of retaliation you have engaged in, you are failing to uphold both the values of our movement and the standards of an elected public servant.
ALT Our movement cannot function without the workers who make it run. It is unacceptable that you are undermining care and advocacy at such an important regional provider. Reinstate Grace and bargain a fair contract now so PPNCS workers can focus on their jobs with the support they need for our long fight ahead. Sincerely, Center for Reproductive Rights Union UAW 2110 FM Union Planned Parenthood of Western PA UE Local 696 Just the Pill Workers United NAPAWF Union PPFA Union DC - SEIU Local 500 Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties Workers United - UFCW 324 Guttmacher Employees United - OPEIU Local 153 NNAF Workers United - OPEIU Local 11 PPRM Union - SEIU Local 105 PPLM United 1199SEIU
ALT Gritty is sitting on a photo showing an anti-abortion protest sign saying “GOODBYE ROE”, as Gritty reads a special edition newspaper by The Abortion Times titled “We Are Still Having Abortions”. Around Gritty’s head, text says “FUCK YOU”
ALT "I have to work a part time job along with my current job just to make ends meet. As a single mother I’m always having to make a miracle happen so I’m able to keep up with bills and still have money for miscellaneous purchases. Especially with grocery prices getting more expensive I’m having to apply for assistance. My current financial situation has put a lot of stress on me so much so that the ones that I’m responsible for taking care of are starting to notice.”
ALT An emoticon wearing a black top hat and bow tie standing on a pile of money with a blank expression is labeled “Exec Leadership” and is saying “Layoffs are necessary. This is how we invest in our future.” An emoticon with a questioning and suspicious expression labeled “Staff” is replying “wtf?? We're the ones who do the work!!!” The first emoticon then turns its back and says “We are So Sad right now! but there's no other choice. it makes us very sad to do this. Such exceptional people. Get out”
ALT An image with a purple and pink background, with with text that reads “Hey PPFA! We support increased resources for PP affiliates but not at the expense of workers. #IStandWithPPWorkers.” A raised clenched fist is in the lower left corner.
