Why Is It Important? This campaign is important because the current working conditions at Weis Markets are unsustainable and are causing serious harm to the well-being of employees across multiple departments. The drastic reduction in staffing hours, combined with an increase in workload, has led to burnout, health problems, and mass resignations. These conditions not only negatively impact the employees but also affect the overall performance of the store, leading to lower morale, poor customer service, and operational inefficiencies. The shift in hour allocation based on the number of items sold, rather than department revenue, is directly contributing to these issues. By advocating for a return to the previous system of hour allocation based on department revenue, we can help ensure that all departments receive the staffing hours they need to function properly, employees are not overworked, and workloads are reasonable and achievable. This change is essential to restoring a healthy, productive work environment where employees feel supported, valued, and able to perform their jobs effectively without risking their physical and mental health. Why Should Other People Join? Weis Markets employees across all stores are facing the same challenges: fewer hours, more work, and unreasonable expectations. If we don’t stand together to demand change, these issues will only worsen, driving more of us to burnout and pushing more of our coworkers to leave. By joining this campaign, you’re not only standing up for yourself but also for your coworkers who are experiencing the same struggles. Together, we can push for fairer hour allocation, improved working conditions, and a stronger commitment to employee well-being. This is an opportunity for all of us to ensure that Weis Markets recognizes the importance of its workforce and makes the necessary changes to support a healthy and sustainable workplace. Every voice counts, and by working together, we can achieve real, lasting change.

So our customers can shop comfortably. So we can work comfortably  So no person passes out. YOU ARE LOSING CUSTOMERS BECAUSE OF NO AIR IN THE STORES! (AT LEAST 5 STORES). HOW MANY EMPLOYEES ARE WORKING IN THE 90 DEGREE AND ABOVE HEAT??? HOW MUCH MONEY ARE YOU LOSING EACH DAY??

Ishaan Anavkar is in a tough spot. He is currently waiting for a renewed work authorization card from the federal government, and has requested a few weeks of unpaid leave to receive and furnish the card so he can return to work. He has already been through several stressful months of back-and-forth with UChicago Library HR, who have refused to sponsor his position. He has secured letters of support from UChicago faculty and the Library of Congress, tried to correct his position’s misclassification, filed an Unfair Labor Practice with the National Labor Relations Board, and sought temporary protected status in order to remain working. Multiple members of the Library have unsuccessfully proposed new positions that he could fill in order to remain working. He has now been informed that his last day of work will be Friday, August 2. If his position is terminated while he is still waiting for a renewed work authorization card, he will be required to leave the country in a month. Ishaan is vital to processing the thousands of South Asian books currently in the library backlog and unavailable to library patrons, along with providing other copy cataloging services. If terminated, it is not clear when or if his position will be filled, and how these materials will be processed. Terminating his position, instead of granting this unpaid leave until his work authorization card arrives, will only exacerbate the severe understaffing problems in the UChicago Library. 

Lucy Torres, the Director of Behavioral Health at Mannington, has built an excellent behavioral health program and a supportive team that provides care for both each other and the patients. Lucy brings out the best in each team member individually. Lucy always has her door open and provides as much support as she can. She supports and encourages each of us to grow in our own way. Mannington's behavioral health owes much of its success to Lucy Torres, a phenomenal leader.

Many of us feel burnt out due to our high workloads combined with the stress of our daily lives. Mental health days for employees will allow us to take recognized time to care for ourselves without feeling guilty for needing some extra help to get back our 100%.

CVS Health claims to care for all of its workers, and constantly states that it has its employees health and wellness in mind, while treating its employees like robots. We shouldn’t have to beg to be allowed to leave our desks for a few minutes to use the bathroom or walk around for a few moments without worrying about going over our metrics, or worrying if we are going to be able to afford food and shelter because of skyrocketing inflation. Our representatives work incredibly hard to make sure our members are taken care of, also while sometimes dealing with abuse and anger from members, or situations that are emotionally difficult. We deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and have compensation that can afford us a decent standard of living.

Recap on the situation in Gaza For those of us with our eyes open and bearing witness to the atrocities, the past 7 months have proven that nowhere is safe in Gaza. Rafah has been under attack despite repeated warnings to Israel from UN agencies including the ICJ, governments, and human rights organizations worldwide, meanwhile the ICC is seeking arrest warrants for politicians leading these attacks. As of the end of May 2024, over 36,000 Palestinians have been killed, and over 86,000 injured, primarily women and children, with thousands more unaccounted for under the rubble. In Rafah, civilians are being killed sleeping in tents in "safe zones." Almost 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million population was already forced to flee their homes. Since May 6, more than one million Gazans had to leave Rafah, some displaced more than 6 times in less than 6 months.  The blockage of food, water, and fuel continues (despite ICJ orders, UN resolutions), resulting in starvation, malnutrition, disease, loss of critical facilities, and death. Severe aid blockages have hindered humanitarian efforts for months, exacerbated by the Rafah border total closure. Aid has been subject to unlawful restrictions by Israel and sabotage by zionist settlers.  Rafah will not be the end of this violence, and Israel will not stop unless it is stopped by an arms and political embargo. We have heard 7 months of explicitly genocidal language and incitement from high-ranking Israeli officials. In the West Bank, Palestinians face increased intimidation, harassment, arbitrary detention, land grabs, theft, forced evictions, burning & destruction of property, and murder, which has been sanctioned and supported by the Israeli military. We will not be silent in the face of an unfolding genocide. We also refuse to ignore the fact that this genocide is merely an escalation of ethnic cleansing that began 76 years ago and continues, up to now with complete international impunity. We refuse to turn our backs on the Palestinians who are being massacred and starved to death, and yet wake up every day and try again to ask the world again why their lives aren’t valued as much as those with whiter skin. We refuse to turn our backs on the human rights activists, the climate movement, and the students who are risking their futures to speak truth to power in the face of censorship, funding cuts, violent police brutality, chemical attacks, and hate crimes.  Recap on the situation in GP While GPI’s Peace Statement champions universal rights and equality, the reality starkly contradicts these ideals. Palestinians face systemic inequality, oppression, and dispossession, yet Greenpeace is afraid to say it, highlighting a significant double standard. This failure to uphold these principles for Palestinians exposes a lack of genuine commitment to these values. True peace requires active efforts to build bridges and foster cooperation. However, in Palestine, ongoing occupation, displacement, systemic discrimination and human rights violations obstruct these efforts. Greenpeace's failure to call out these injustices indicates a selective application of peace-building principles. This selective enforcement erodes trust and fosters cynicism about the sincerity of these commitments as well as about Greenpeace’s identity at its core. To genuinely reject division and hate, we must address all sources of such behavior, including the policies and actions that perpetuate the division and suffering of Palestinians. Ignoring these issues while advocating for justice and unity elsewhere demonstrates a clear double standard and undermines our credibility. This inconsistency risks alienating those who see these contradictions and damages efforts to promote genuine unity and peace.

Right now Californians are facing record rents and house prices AND paying more for their weekly groceries than any other state! Minimum wage workers are on the frontlines of this crisis, and warehouse, retail, school staff, and child-care workers are some of those making the lowest wages in California.  Workers just can’t afford to survive like this. Why are essential workers the poorest? DO better Amazon! IMAGE CREDIT: Tony Webster

Workers who helped build and maintain the Austin plant say they were exploited and exhausted from the work. One worker who had his hand mangled at work said superintendents would pretend as if nothing happened. Safety training and documentation were also part of the agreement Musk made to get the tax breaks, but researchers say that some of those documents were filled out fraudulently. Musk’s other company SpaceX is fighting to undo worker protections and get rid of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the federal agency in charge of worker and union protections. Recently, Musk filed a lawsuit to destroy the NLRB, ridiculously calling it “the very definition of tyranny.” Elon Musk is no friend of workers. One electric vehicle expert says this is “more than hiring inefficiency and restructuring … Musk is cleaning house.” Whatever promises Elon Musk made to get the tax breaks, Tesla should not continue to get these massive tax breaks while it’s firing thousands and not taking safety seriously.

The Solution: We advocate for the extensive expansion of Medicaid in Tennessee. While services like Healthcare Billing Services can assist with managing healthcare costs, financial support must be readily available to prevent unnecessary health issues. Medicaid expansion will provide vital care and support to a significant portion of the state's population. Tennessee is home to hardworking individuals who struggle to afford medical insurance. While we value our healthcare system, programs like Medicaid exist for a reason. We cannot leave tens of thousands of uninsured residents without the healthcare they deserve. Access to healthcare is fundamental, and without Medicaid expansion, Tennessee risks a future public health crisis. Action is needed to ensure all residents can access the care they need.

The North American Trucking Alliance (NATA) has found that the FMCSA does not recognize economic conditions prescribed by “Transportation Policy''. This leads to a deleterious effect on public safety. The FMCSA has allowed potentially unfair and destructive practices within the trucking industry. This causes financial strains on small independent carriers, which leads to supply chain issues. Drivers are working under increasingly unsafe conditions, and have struggled with the rising cost of living. Excessively long detention time at docks and poor hours of service rules cause more idle time, affecting drivers and consumers alike. Poor utilization of trucks leads to undercapacity for shipping demands, introducing more greenhouse gasses into the environment, and creating safety issues for all drivers. We find that former administrators and high-ranking employees accept post-government work. with autonomous vehicle truck manufacturers and other positions for lobbying. This raises concerns for a conflict of interest. How do we trust a regulatory agency when its former members work for private companies with special interests in that agency, or the U.S. DOT? These people established working relationships with agency employees, which must be stopped.  Many regulations created by the FMCSA favor corporate interests. Such as the hours of service rules, electronic logging device regulations, Speed Limiters, and claiming preemption over California’s “Meals and Rest Breaks” laws. The NATA believes that the FMCSA is acting like a captured agency. There are far too many issues to list. Your support in this action will help protect drivers' lives, create stronger economic growth in the United States, limit greenhouse gasses in the environment, and reduce the cost of living for American consumers.

Many people know someone or are closely related to somebody who has special needs. Desert Arc is a pillar of the community representing these mentally disabled individuals, heavily relying on support and fundraising from everyday citizens in the Coachella Valley. Yet, with an intake of 50 million in revenue (site: Zippia.com), we the workers , who are hands on, make an average of $18 per hour. The CEO and those above us, when asked, cannot give a specific accounting for where the money is distributed. Our mileage reimbursement (which has been in place for at least 8 years) is now being taken away, in addition to employees now making less than than those working at fast food restaurants, yet we are responsible for human lives.