FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact:
Kathleen Floyd, WBNG Communications, kfloyd@wbng.org
WASHINGTON– The members of AAJCollective walked out of work today and are officially on strike until midnight.
After 1.5 years of bargaining, workers are still fighting for a first contract that guarantees fair wages. Management has failed to meet demands for equitable pay and has proposed language that would cap annual salary increases at 3%, with most employees receiving raises of less than 2.5% per year.
AAJC has repeatedly rejected reasonable union proposals on salaries. The union’s current proposal differs from management’s by less than $85,000 total over three years. This gap is especially troubling given recent spending by Advancing Justice – AAJC, including more than $800,000 on external consultants in 2024 alone, alongside continued promotions and expansion of executive leadership.
Throughout negotiations, the Collective has significantly scaled back its initial proposals in an effort to reach an agreement. Meaningful movement from management, however, has not followed. Workers are standing together to make one thing clear: a contract that falls short of fair and sustainable terms is unacceptable.
Join the AAJCollective in calling on Advancing Justice – AAJC to negotiate in good faith and agree to an economic package that respects the staff who make the organization run:
- Send a letter to Advancing Justice – AAJC management
- Share AAJCollective’s posts on Instagram
AAJCollective members remain committed to reaching a fair first contract that reflects the value of their work and ensures sustainable wages for all staff. Workers are calling on Advancing Justice – AAJC leadership to return to the bargaining table prepared to negotiate in good faith and deliver an agreement that respects the people who power the organization’s mission.
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