Sanders campaign officially unionizes

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Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) 2020 campaign has officially unionized, staff announced Wednesday.

The Sanders campaign said that management had reached a deal with staff on a union contract that addresses pay transparency, gender equality and mental health services, among other issues.

“We are proud of our workers and proud to uphold Bernie's commitment to collective bargaining rights and a strong labor movement,” said campaign manager Faiz Shakir. “Together, we have achieved some of the strongest standards for campaign workers in history and set the bar higher for the next generation of campaigners.

"When Bernie Sanders is in the White House, he will make it easier, not harder, to join a union and we look forward to running a campaign powered by union workers."

Fellow 2020 candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said last month that his staff had unionized, though it is unclear if his campaign struck a deal. Sanders's campaign is thought to be the first to officially unionize.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/442707-sanders-campaign-becomes-first-ever-to-unionize

[WeekiWater]

1. .

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=110500

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

2. Yes!! Let's hope Bernie's fellow Democratic candidates follow suit!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[sheshe2]

3. Why Having a Union is Such a Powerful Tool for Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment

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Working women with the benefit of a union on the job are in a stronger position to fight sexual harassment and to get it stopped when it happens. Here’s why:

A union represents the collective power of workers at the workplace. Given that sexual harassment is an abuse of power, typically by a male manager against female subordinates, having a union and collective voice strengthens a worker’s ability to stop harassment. A woman facing sexual harassment is not alone.

Working people with a union feel safer bringing their concerns forward, because they have the power of a collective bargaining agreement and their union behind them. So harassment is more likely to get raised and addressed in a unionized workplace.

The collective bargaining agreements negotiated by workers and their unions with employers typically contain anti-discrimination language and language calling for dignity and respect at work. These contractual provisions are enforced through a grievance and arbitration process at the worksite—a process typically far quicker and less expensive than outside legal proceedings. (

Workers

retain the ability to file a discrimination charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or state agency as well, but often the collective bargaining agreement provides stronger and quicker recourse.)

More: https://aflcio.org/2018/2/15/why-having-union-such-powerful-tool-preventing-and-addressing-sexual-harassment

Great move on Bernies part after the allegations of 2016. Bravo sir for finally recognizing the problem.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

4. Riiiiiiiiight... that's all unions are good for, fighting sexual harassment. Good try though!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[sheshe2]

5. Riiiiight. Sad you find that so unimportant.

Obviously it is a non issue for you when it comes to the BS campaign. I doubt the women find it so.

Keep trying.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

6. Riiiiiight... except not what I said. Good try again though!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!