Raises, Rights, and Respect
Raises, Rights & Respect: the sentiment behind these words led to the formation of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) District 925. Combining the ideas of the feminist movement with those of the labor movement. In the process, they challenged pre-existing work relationships and achieved notable successes. Utilizing grassroots methods 925 successfully organized thousands of librarians, college and university support staff, day care workers, local government workers and other office, technical and professional employees. Alongside the 9to5 National Association of Working Women, they lobbied for equal pay, affirmative action, child care, office health and safety and against age discrimination and sexual harassment.
District 925 publication on the history, activities, and structure of the district
Group of library workers picketing for recognition of Local 925 as a union by Boston University. The unionization effort that eventually led to the formation of District 925.
Cover of '9 to 5: The Working Woman's Guide to Office Survival' by Ellen Cassedy and Karen Nussbaum. The book details the early years of 9to5, their notable legal victories, and the tactics they used to spread the movement.
Door hanging flyer from a door-to-door canvassing initiative by 925 to promote the union.
Cleveland Public Library union action demonstration
National advertisement for the newly formed District 925
Poster regarding equity, a core tenant of District 925 organizing strategies
University of Cincinnati one day strike
The anual Boss Contest Award given to the University of Cincinnati, a satirical honor given to the worst bosses as determined by members
University of Cincinnati one day strike with support from University of Cleveland 925 members
Advertisement for Classified Staff Association at University of Washington and the different job titles they represent
