Black women workers to bear brunt of Janus attack

Next week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Janus vs. AFSCME. The outcome of this case will directly impact nearly 20 million public-sector workers across the country, disproportionately affecting black women, who make up a significant percentage of public-sector workers. That’s why thousands of DC-area activists are turning out tomorrow at the Working People’s Day of Action (see Calendar at right) to tell the U.S. Supreme Court to protect working people’s right to organize. Black women have traditionally faced a double pay gap―a gender pay gap and a racial wage gap. Research by the Economic Policy Institute has shown that black women are paid only 65 cents of the dollar that their white male counterparts are paid. However, unions help reduce these pay gaps. The Working People’s Day of Action will help shine a spotlight on attempts by corporate interests to undermine working people’s right to collectively negotiate a fair return on our work. To learn more about how unions champion freedom and equality, RSVP to attend the Washington Teachers' Union teach-in happening immediately after Saturday's action.