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January 25, 2021
Despite the challenges of organizing during a deadly pandemic, working people across the country (and beyond) continue organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life. This edition begins with:
Tech Workers Union Local 1010 Launched to Raise Standards for Tech Industry: Workers in the tech industry will get a boost with the launch of Tech Workers Union Local 1010, a new initiative from the Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU). The new local s mission is to raise industry standards and provide tech workers with a better future. OPEIU President Richard Lanigan said: “OPEIU has been investing resources in supporting tech workers as they organize to gain rights and raise standards in the workplace for many years, but now we’re focusing and strengthening that effort by having an organization dedicated to, created for and run by tech workers who understand the unique challenges facing the industry. We’re proud to be building solidarity with working peo
“It’s been a pleasure to be a part of this organization and to work with AIP, the community, Marshall University, Dr. McBride, and each other as we achieved our goals,” Sizemore said. “I look forward to one more semester with this outstanding group.”
“Receiving the SPS Outstanding Chapter award is such an honor for the physics department at Marshall University and for all of our members who have worked so hard to maintain an active club and bring science to our communities,” White said.
“I am very excited and pleased for these students that their hard work and self-driven determination to be successful has been recognized nationally. These students have done a phenomenal job with assisting in recruitment, outreach, and interacting with various types of communities on and off campus,” McBride said.