Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
I don't want to hear that Kroger can't afford to treat its employees fairly.
Solidarity to these workers.
The UFCW just launched these initial walk outs, but the strike could grow dramatically and spread across multiple strikes.
Over 100,000 supermarket workers have authorized strikes across the West and PNW.
Read. History.
Or at least watch this. youtu.be/VXnuIbGCYG8?...
#laborfirst #unionsnow
Read. History.
Or at least watch this. youtu.be/VXnuIbGCYG8?...
#laborfirst #unionsnow
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