"I suffer from diabetes. With company's lockout, I may lose my health insurance and won't be able to afford the cost of my insulin."— Efrain, 23 years at ICS |
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"My co-workers and I do dangerous work inside this facility. We’re constantly inhaling toxic fumes and dust from the barrels."— Josue, 5 years at ICS |
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"We want to make sure these workers are not intimidated and that their rights are respected."— Teresa Mosqueda, King County Councilmember |
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“When large multinationals like Mauser attack workers, we will fight them tooth and nail.”— Sean O'Brien, Teamsters General President |
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"All we are asking for is livable wages and sustainable hours to help pay our bills and keep a roof over our heads."— Margarito, 23 years at ICS |
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"The other week, they gave us 26 hours. Last week, they only gave us 20. I can’t survive on that."— Uvaldo, 17 years at ICS |
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“I get migraines when I come to school. I feel so physically sick sometimes.”— Sylvia Meraz, Student from Little Village Lawndale High School near Mauser Plant |
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"Nothing they do divides us. We are united, and we will not allow ourselves to be intimidated."— Mario, former employee at ICS |
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"I wanted to be here with my voice and my presence today to stand behind these workers and their courage because what they need and what they want for their families is important."— Tana Powell of the Valley and Mountain United Methodist Church |
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"We will not back down from taking on this company. These workers do difficult, dangerous work where they're exposed to toxic chemicals. They deserve dignity and to be treated with respect. As in years past, we will enlist the support of our labor partners and the broader community. We won't quit until justice is served."— Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 117 |
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“It's time to reach a contract resolution rooted in the respect - not intimidation -- that these workers deserve, delivering a safe workplace with dignity and fair wages.”— Bruce Harold, Seattle Mayor |
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"We're supporting workers here because they are immigrants and deserve good wages and the right to negotiate with the company."— Javier Cruz, former employee of OneAmerica |
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"I am the daughter of immigrants, and I understand what it's like to work in a dirty environment where we don't have all of the rights we deserve and to worry about our safety and health. I'm here to support you and your ability to fight for a fair contract and to ensure that you have a safe workplace."— Former Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González |
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“All of us are united in demanding that they negotiate fairly,” said Abel Flores, a nine-year employee at the company. “We need them to respect our rights, and we need to see improvements in their proposals.”— Abel, 9 years at ICS |
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“It’s not fair that they’re treating us like this, under these conditions. If they won’t come to a fair agreement with our Union, we’re ready to strike.”— Castro, 8 years at ICS |