Unconventional Journalist

Quick Update on Labor Movement + Upcoming Actions

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Today was a quick recap of this week's labor movement news and upcoming events. 

Starbucks Union - Houston

  • First unionized Starbucks in Houston!
  • Union leader was fired from Starbucks after almost 9 years
  • Donate to his relief fund

    • Fort Bend County Houston Environmental Organization hosts workshop - “Crossroads: Gerrymandering and Environmental Justice”

    • Wednesday, September 28 at 6PM
    • Learn some background and hear updates on local actions you can take
    • Westmoor Club at Aliana
      • 11333 Westmoor Dr., Richmond, TX 77407
    • Posted by CEER on Instagram

      • Gulf Coast Community Town Hall on Offshore Wind

      • Saturday, October 1 at 9 am
      • Workshop at 9 am, speakers at 11 am, and celebration at 12 pm. Live music and refreshments provided. Entry is free
      • The Gulf of Mexico is going to be the next offshore wind powerhouse, and, if done right, this industry has the potential to create THOUSANDS of family-sustaining union careers while cleaning up our environment
      • RSVP

        • Harris County Tax Budget Action

        • Review the Community Safety Budget proposed by organizers
        • Review talking points
        • Sign up to speak for Tuesday, Sept 27, at 10 am
        • Speak virtually by registering by 8 am Tuesday, Sept 27
        • Submit written comment via email to [email protected] by 4 pm, Tuesday, Sept 27
        • Commissioner's agenda
        • Hearing for the tax rate and hospital budget
        • Call your Precinct Commissioner and County Judge Hidalgo
          • ...more
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          Unconventional JournalistBy Sam Oser