UFR Co-ED Bianca Agustin is thrilled to join the new Labor & Economy Steering Committee from @PartnershipAI (PAI) to address the most important & difficult questions concerning the future of AI + support a new PAI initiative to increase shared prosperity in the AI era.

Warehouse workers are raising their voices at the Georgia State Capitol for stronger protections—calling for fair quotas, safe conditions, and dignity on the job. It's time to put people before profits and pass the Warehouse Worker Protection Act.

This significant drop off in workplace safety enforcement comes as the US Department of Labor has shed staff and revoked protections and regulatory pay increases for workers www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump’s OSHA performed 20% fewer inspections and issued 42% fewer fines for severe workplace violations in 2025 www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

More than half of workers are: Falling behind on rent or bills Choosing between food, gas, and essentials Meanwhile, corporate profits keep growing — but paychecks aren’t keeping up. 👇 Tell us: Does your paycheck cover your cost of living or are you struggling too?

"AI will change every job." The future is here. What are YOU seeing on the job as Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers roll out AI in our workplaces? Take 5 minutes to fill out our NATIONAL RETAIL WORKERS AI SURVEY: https://bit.ly/49mmVzD Read more: https://bit.ly/4pB6VhS

Retail workers deserve predictable schedules and respect on the job. Let's make 2026 the year we win a #FairWorkweek. UFR is proud to support the #SchedulesThatWork Act and the #PartTimeWorker Bill of Rights Act reintro'd this month by @SenWarren @RosaDeLauro and @janschakowsky.

Recent headlines have made it clear: the two largest employers in America — Walmart and Amazon — are going ALL IN on artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced tech. What do YOU think the future holds for people who work in retail? TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://act.united4respect.org/a/ai-at-work

Recent headlines have made it clear: the two largest employers in America — Walmart and Amazon — are going ALL IN on artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced tech. What do YOU think the future holds for people who work in retail? TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://act.united4respect.org/a/ai-at-work

The president refuses court orders to fund SNAP, working families suffer. If you or someone you care about needs help, FindHelp.org can point you to local resources. Please share — then call on Congress to fix this NOW: https://act.united4respect.org/a/gov-shutdown-snap-cuts https://bit.ly/49FhUlZ

Can you relate? “I'm a disabled single parent. Without Medicaid and SNAP, I will die. I've worked & paid into the system for 34 years. I don't deserve to feel like a parasite who should die off.” (Paige C., Amazon associate in KY) TAKE ACTION: https://bit.ly/47iGtUw

Without SNAP... “I'll become homeless trying to feed my family. Food comes first, before paying other bills. I’ve worked 40+ hrs/week most of my life & still rely on food stamps. My work ethic isn't the problem, it's the company not paying living wages.” (Tiff B. of OR) https://tinyurl.com/4wxhx2yw

The government shutdown could stop November SNAP benefits & raise health insurance costs if Congress doesn’t act. Working families can’t wait — tell Congress to fund SNAP & extend healthcare tax credits NOW. 👉 Take action: https://act.united4respect.org/a/gov-shutdown-snap-cuts

Tired of hearing about "cost of living" while our medical bills soar? Hospital closures and rising premiums are hitting families hard. We won't pay the tab for tax cuts benefiting billionaires. Join UFR and Popular Democracy in calling on Congress to #SaveOurCare! https://bit.ly/3KLJMdT

Access to healthcare isn't a luxury but a fundamental freedom. Denying working families the care we need is state violence against our communities. We must demand accountability + fight for the healthcare we deserve. Take action with UFR and Popular Democracy on October 8! https://bit.ly/3KLJMdT

Yesterday, we marched together in the spirit of Labor Day — a holiday created by workers who refused to accept poverty wages, 12-hour shifts, and dangerous conditions. This fight continues — and it’s powered by all of us.

This Labor Day, working people are rising up to stop the billionaire takeover — not just at the ballot box or in the courts, but by building a stronger, unstoppable movement together. Find an event near you today: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/

The workers who built the fortunes Walmart and Amazon execs thrive on are struggling to get by. Join us in telling Congress we are tired of working hard only to be left with scraps! act.united4respect.org/a/congress-r...

If confirmed, Berry will be the chief legal officer at the Department of Labor.

In response to the executive order to abolish the union rights of the federal workforce, Co-Executive Directors of United for Respect, Bianca Agustin and Terrysa Guerra, issued the following statement. Find a protest near you at www.mobilize.us/handsoff/ and fight back this weekend.

Women make up about half of field and customer service staff at Amazon. But they're only about a quarter of senior leaders. Tell Amazon's execs women deserve better pay and an equal shot at promotions. Make a stand today! act.united4respect.org/a/amazon-wom...

This Women's History Month, let's call on Walmart to take lead in promoting workplace equity. It's high time they conduct a third-party Equity Audit to expose potential disparities in higher roles selection and pay. Join us in demanding transparency today act.united4respect.org/a/walmartequ...

What's in the budget the GOP-led House passed this week? They're cutting SNAP and Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the rich, stealing from the many to line the pockets of the already-wealthy elite. Get the details on what comes next: www.npr.org/2025/02/25/n...

“This legislation sends a clear message that the lives and dignity of Georgia’s warehouse workers cannot be sacrificed for corporate profit,” Betty Kates, an associate at Amazon’s ATL6 facility in Atlanta, said. news.bgov.com/daily-labor-...

Amazon workers are taking a bold step today! Marching through Georgia's capitol, they're raising their voices to policymakers for the urgent passage of Georgia’s Warehouse Workplace Protection Act. #WorkersDeserveItAll

This Black History Month, we're highlighting the important theme of African Americans and labor. Join us in calling for a third-party Racial Equity Audit at Walmart, and ensure fairness in selection, pay, and workload for people of color. Add your name: act.united4respect.org/a/walmart-ra...

With #FundMIFuture, we're raising our voices against billionaire tax theft leading to the erosion of crucial public services. Let's demand legislators who champion the interests of all, not just big donors. Visit the link and sign our petition today: rb.gy/pu38ga

The Senate HELP Committee, chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders, has unveiled a revealing report on Amazon's alarming workplace safety measures. Learn more about the grim reality behind the company's speed obsession and its impact on worker safety: www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releas...

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our leaders at ATL6, Amazon is now required to make workers aware about their rights to organize. Learn more about the story: news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...

Our mission began with organizing for respect at Walmart a decade ago. They weren't a fan of our protests, and took us to court to ban us from their stores and premises in several states. (Legal notice containing court injunctions : united4respect.org/campaigns/wa...).