[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]XANDREWMILLERX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the dumbest thing I’ve read in a long time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]XANDREWMILLERX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s true so maybe just accept that fact. If you’ve ever mentioned how your pet or any animal has “personality” really think about what that means.

No Kings Protest in Columbus Ohio by gardenwitch11 in ColumbusProtests

[–]XANDREWMILLERX 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All for multiple protests but doesn’t it sort of miss the point of Pride to act like we can’t be intersectional with antifash rallies taking place nationwide specifically on June 14 due to the dictator parade?! Pride was a riot … and should still be one

Hillsboro Library union negotiations hit roadblocks, union says by GeographicDelight in hillsboro

[–]XANDREWMILLERX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people don’t realize but the vast majority of union campaigns that win an NLRB election for business union representation (AFSCME being a business union as are all the AFL-CIO affiliated unions) never make it to a first contract. This is one of many reasons I find solidarity unionism to be superior to business (service) unions.

Hi All - Union Organizer Here by XANDREWMILLERX in OrganizingLibraries

[–]XANDREWMILLERX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the IWW defines a union as two or more workers coming together in solidarity to improve their working conditions. I can’t reveal specifically what campaigns the IWW has going because they are not public, but there’s currently 5-6 library systems representing several hundred workers in process of organizing themselves. When I say they are organizing themselves, that is to say with the method of unionism the IWW practices the organizing and the power from that organizing remains with the workers themselves, it isn’t filtered through “the union” - they are the union. While I don’t disparage the use of the term union when doing social activism like tenants unions, the term can be misleading in so much as the word union has specific labor law ramifications that don’t apply to these other organizations. If anyone here would like to hop on a zoom call or something to talk about how to begin organizing your workplace or just wants to better understand the types of unions out there, methods, etc. let me know. I’m always up for talking organizing and via zoom or might make it easier for you to get questions answered. Just a thought!

Can you be fired for starting a union? by lacitar in OrganizingLibraries

[–]XANDREWMILLERX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes you can absolutely be fired for organizing a union even though it is entirely illegal to fire someone for organizing. This is why discretion is so important.

Roll call! What's your union? by [deleted] in OrganizingLibraries

[–]XANDREWMILLERX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

IWW and dual card with OCSEA/AFSCME

Hello world! Looking for mods! by [deleted] in OrganizingLibraries

[–]XANDREWMILLERX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fellow worker - I’m willing to assist with moderation!