Published: July 2023
This toolkit originally appeared on NEA.org
How to Show Your Solidarity
- The National Education Association is the largest labor union in the country—when we unite and speak truth to power, we can and have made an enormous impact in our communities.
- Use this toolkit to share your #SolidaritySummer message. Let's embrace this season of action, amplify our impact, and shape a brighter future for our members and the labor movement.
Solidarity is a verb!
Stay informed with what's going on...
Through solidarity with the shared struggle of workers across our nation can we build a more just nation for our students, our families, and ourselves.
If Your Packages Get Delayed, Don't Blame Exploited Workers
More than 340,000 UPS Teamsters are negotiating a new contract with the world's biggest delivery company
Hollywood Is on Strike Against High-Tech Exploitation
As both writers and actors are on the picket lines in Hollywood, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
U.S. Approval of Labor Unions at Highest Point Since 1965
71% of Americans now approve of labor unions.
Ways to get involved:
There are multiple unions currently on strike, in the middle of contract battles, or attempting to form a union that you could use your support. Check out these resources if you're looking to share your solidarity with these workers.
The Writer's Guild of America
Writers are facing the most comprehensive assault on compensation and working conditions that they have seen in a generation.
SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA members are on strike because the studios and streamers are unwilling to offer a fair deal.
UPS Teamsters
The UPS Teamsters are currently at the table fighting for a strong contract that provides job security, more full-time jobs, and a better life for workers across America.
History of the National Education Association and the U.S. Labor Movement
This history of America is the story of the workers who built it. The labor movement has inspired more than the immediate interests surrounding someone’s job—it recognizes that no matter where we’re from or what we look like our society is more just and fair when workers have a voice in the decisions that impact them, their families, and their communities.
Only Getting Stronger
The vast majority of Americans approve of labor unions and the labor movement is only going to grow in numbers and in power. This summer more Americans will likely take part in labor action since 2019. We've also seen first-ever unions formed at REI, Trader Joe’s, Kickstarter, and Medieval Times.
71%
Data from Gallup's annual Work and Education survey
of Americans now approve of labor unions
75%
Data from Gallup's annual Work and Education survey
of workers ages 18 to 24 would vote to join a union.
77%
Data from Gallup's annual Work and Education survey
of Americans 18 to 34 approve of unions.
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Speak Up For Students and Public Schools
When we act together and lift our voices together in unison, we can improve the lives of children.
Together we're stronger. Together we're heard.
You belong in the movement! Join today to belong to the movement of educators and school staff fighting for the pay and working conditions we all deserve.
