Verizon Strikers, Allies Take Over Downtown DC

Verizon strikers and their allies took over downtown Washington, DC, on May 19, picketing in front of a Verizon store before marching to the White House. 

APWU members were among the spirited crowd of more than 500, demonstrating and chanting.

Since April 13, 39,000 Verizon workers from Maine to Virginia have been on strike after negotiations for a fair contract broke down.  

• Verizon has already moved 5,000 jobs overseas and is pressing to send even more jobs to Mexico, the Philippines and elsewhere.
• The company raked in  $39 billion in profits in last three years and $1.8 billion each month so far this year, but is pushing to outsource work to low-wage contractors
• Verizon wants to relocate jobs on a moment’s notice – forcing technicians to leave their homes and families for months at a time and breaking up families.
• The telecommunications giant is demanding that retirees on a fixed income pay much more for health benefits.

Want to help? Here’s what you can do:

• Find an event and join Verizon workers on the picket line: StandUpToVerizon.com
• Watch their video to hear the stories of Verizon workers. http://bit.ly/1SLQ7y0