From Portland Jobs with Justice:
In 2020, millions of Asian garment workers, mostly women, experienced massive wage losses during the COVID pandemic. At the same time workers were pawning their belongings and eating only one meal a day, the Knight family paid themselves $74 million in dividends. Instead of paying their fair share of taxes, wealthy Oregon billionaires like Phil Knight and Tim Boyle have continued to acquire wealth at the expense of communities in Oregon and beyond.
Next week, join a coalition of over 20 garment unions across six garment-producing countries in South and Southeast Asia that are organizing with worker allies in Portland to fight for justice and decent wages!
June 4th Action:
On Tuesday, June 4th, join GTFF, Portland Jobs with Justice, Portland DSA and other worker allies in Portland who will crash the American Apparel and Footwear Conference's Networking reception at Ground Kontrol and bring workers' voices directly to brand leaders.
Meeting Place: NW Davis St. & NW 8th St.Time: 5:15PM
June 5th Action:
On Wednesday, June 5th, we'll be staging banners outside of the conference to demand that attendees respect the workers that make their success possible – in Oregon and across the garment supply chain.
Meeting Place: Home Depot parking lot (13700 NW Science Park Dr, Portland, OR 97229)
Time: 7:30am
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