We’re fighting for respect at work – but what does that mean?
We want respect for what working people can bring to the table – in their stores, in the boardroom, and in the halls of Congress.
Our vision is an economy where corporations and policymakers truly recognize the humanity of the 16 million people who work low-wage retail jobs – who are predominantly women and people of color.
THIS IS THE BASIS OF THE RESPECT AGENDA:
Right to organize
Essential worker voice in decisions that impact our lives
Safe workplaces & communities
Provide living wages, severance pay, good hours
End invasive surveillance and harmful tech/automation
Comprehensive health benefits, paid family & medical leave
Tougher rules to protect workers from corporate greed
This platform will guide United for Respect’s next chapter, fueled by digital engagement and face-to-face conversations with workers in places where we can build power to drive necessary change.