(she/her)
Educator
United Campus Workers of Arizona, Local 7065
"Hope is a discipline." ~Mariame Kaba
(she/her)
Educator
United Campus Workers of Arizona, Local 7065
"Hope is a discipline." ~Mariame Kaba
Pfizer made a record $100 billion in 2022, almost $57 billion of which was from its #COVID-19 vaccine and Paxlovid.
Yet they still want to charge people $130 per dose, and refuse to share vaccines and treatments with the world.
A quick reminder that law enforcement *responds* to crime, but a living wage, food and water security, accessible healthcare, and public education *prevent* crime.
If you want safer communities, invest in people, not punishments.
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South Tucson is its own city embedded in Tucson. It’s known for its Mexican restaurants. I’ve not eaten at this particular place, but it’s gotten good reviews. Unfortunately a drunk driver crashed into it yesterday and did a lot of damage. And they are asking for help. Boost if you can’t donate.
Rebuild Taqueria Pico de Gallo
We are not disposable!
#OneYearisNotaCareer #WorkersDeserveBetter #WhyWeOrganize
Read: https://kjzz.org/content/1833192/asu-ua-workers-petition-schools-thriving-wages-better-job-security
Support: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/ucwaz-contingentfacultycampaign
A union of workers at Arizona State University and University of Arizona is petitioning the schools to pay all campus workers at least $25 an hour by 2025. But for many contingent faculty members, the fight is about more than bigger paychecks.Contingent faculty members are hired to teach at universities on a short-term contract. Those teaching full time can receive benefits, but they are not eligible for tenure. Nataly Reed is a senior lecturer at UA.
Our working conditions are our students' learning conditions!
#WhyWeOrganize #25by25 #WorkersDeserveBetter
Many thanks to Bridget Dowd with KJZZ for listening and sharing our stories!
https://kjzz.org/content/1833192/asu-ua-workers-petition-schools-thriving-wages-better-job-security
A union of workers at Arizona State University and University of Arizona is petitioning the schools to pay all campus workers at least $25 an hour by 2025. But for many contingent faculty members, the fight is about more than bigger paychecks.Contingent faculty members are hired to teach at universities on a short-term contract. Those teaching full time can receive benefits, but they are not eligible for tenure. Nataly Reed is a senior lecturer at UA.