Two Fantastic Acts Lined Up for Our Sunday Anniversary Celebration
REVOLFUSION & Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico confirm another year of artistic support for Workers’ Dignity, will perform this Sunday afternoon: There’s nothing to bring a community together like music, and art — and there isn’t a more powerful community in Nashville than the workers who have fought over the
6 Victories for Our 6th Anniversary
Join us on May 1, International Workers’ Day, as we celebrate 6 years fighting for workplace dignity and justice for Nashville’s housekeeping workers! Our 6th Anniversary festival will celebrate our first 6 victories of 2016. Ana, Celestino, Ernesto, and other cleaning workers will share their experiences in winning back more
Victory for Mario Flores!
SHARE THE NEWS/COMPARTIR Mario fought for 10 months; we edited this video for 8 hours. Take a look at how we go from planning to victory, in just under one minute! Make sure to share the video on Facebook! Mario luchó por su salario durante 10 meses; hemos editado este video
Workers’ Dignity on the Move! 2015 Annual Report
2015 was a busy year, as we expanded our Just Hospitality Campaign, bought a new worker center, and began preparations to launch WDYO 104.1FM, Nashville’s first worker-run radio station. JUST HOSPITALITY CAMPAIGN Nashville’s convention and tourist hotel sector is red hot. Wages and conditions for cleaning workers, however, are among
The Monthly Donor Drive is Done: Here’s How We Did
It was a huge success, and it turns us to a new page laying out how we can continue to grow independent funding for the movement in Nashville. 43 people signed up as new or increased donors since one month ago when we began our campaign, contributing an extra $937/month. That’s $11,214 more
The Radio Fundraiser was Successful!
We set a goal to get a radio run by working-class people up and running in Nashville, and we said we needed $10,000 to do it. And we raised that amount! Here is the link to the kickstarter page with our updated total of over $11,000. Hundreds of donors and dozens of volunteers pitched
Workers’ Dignity 2014 Annual Report
Workers’ Dignity in Action: Accelerating the Just Hospitality Campaign Dear Friends, Serving on the Steering Committee of Workers’ Dignity, we have had the opportunity to support other workers organizing for justice. In 2014, we witnessed several advances in the Just Hospitality campaign. Housekeepers won victories in an industry where many are denied
Workers’ Dignity 2015 Winter Newsletter
Sheraton Victory at Last! Sheraton housekeepers and laundry workers announced a major victor. On Jan. 3, after a months-long campaign, including four protest actions and preparations for a federal lawsuit, Sheraton management paid 10 workers the full amount of wages they have been demanding since August 2014. Workers won other
Sheraton Pays! Will You Support Housekeepers in Their Campaign at Marriott?
SHERATON PAYS! Workers celebrate after months of direct action. Sheraton housekeepers and laundry workers announced a major victory today for hospitality employees in Nashville. After a months-long campaign, including four protest actions and preparations for a federal lawsuit, Sheraton management paid ten workers the full amount of wages they have
Who Stole Christmas?
Join hotel workers for a Christmas march calling out the Grinches and Scrooges at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown! Bring your Santa beards and elf shoes! Meet at Workers’ Dignity, 3013 Nolensville Pike, Nashville TN 37211 at 11:30AM this Saturday for last minute preparation and caravan. Action at 1:00PM in front of