Defenders United represents the 80 hardworking staff at Defenders of Wildlife, a national conservation organization working to protect endangered wildlife and plants. Defenders staff unionized with OPEIU Local 2 in 2021 and they have been fighting a fierce anti-union campaign ever since as they work toward a first contract.
Most recently, management has revoked annual raises for union members only, withheld improved benefits such as extended paid parental leave and bereavement leave to union staff, and more.
"Our members have endured over two years of stalled bargaining, toxic work culture, and bad faith actions under President and CEO Jamie Clark," Defenders United said in a statement.
Defenders United is going on a two-day unfair labor practice (ULP) strike starting tomorrow, July 9. Workers are demanding Defenders of Wildlife bargain in good faith and restore unlawfully withheld wages and benefits. Show solidarity with their effort by joining strikers outside the Defenders of Wildlife offices (1130 17th St NW, Washington, D.C.) between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM tomorrow and Wednesday.
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