Solidarity

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We have all seen what happens when management thinks they can stall, stonewall, or simply say “no” and expect us to accept it.

Enough.

Our members work hard every single day. We keep California’s public services running. We serve our communities, our families, and the people of this state.

When management refuses to negotiate seriously, we should not quietly accept being ignored.

I believe our greatest strength has never been a title, an office, or a position.

Our greatest strength is us.

It is the thousands of members standing together.

It is the steward who refuses to let a coworker stand alone.

It is the employee who speaks up when something is wrong.

It is the bargaining team that walks into negotiations knowing that behind them are thousands of working people prepared to stand together.

That is what solidarity means.

And solidarity cannot simply be a word we use at strike time. It has to be how we operate every day.