Western Mass Area Labor Federation

The Square Strike is entering its second week! To help educators and staff keep up the fight for a living wage, we are raising funds for a supplemental strike fund!

Over the weekend we raised $1,300! Can you help us hit $2,500 today? Donate at sq1.wmalf.org now!

As of 7 am on Tuesday, June 6th, Square One Educators and Staff with UAW Local 2322 are on strike.

The Issues:

- The union wants a living wage for all employees. Management says they have the money, but said that the workers don’t deserve a living wage.
- The union wants respect for its members and a offer which reflects the tireless work of early childhood educators. Management has responded to offers with threats to benefits and has asked workers to quit the union.
- The union wants to create sustainable jobs for working people in Springfield. Management has threatened to hire replacement workers even though they can’t fill open positions now.

What you can do:

- Join us on the picket line! We will be out from 7am to 3pm every day until Square One offers us fair and equitable wages, a paid leave allowance, and the ability to negotiate over substantial changes to job descriptions. Get the updated schedule each day from the link at sq1.wmalf.org
- Call Square One Management. Tell them to come to the table with an offer of a living wage. Say “I support the educators and staff on strike! Phone number: 413-732-5183.
- Sign the petition. Find the form at sq1.wmalf.org

Join us next week for our monthly Delegates Meeting! This month, we are meeting on Zoom. You can register to recieve the link at meeting.wmalf.org!

The ALF Delegate meeting is open all members of our affiliate unions.