A series of strikes involving Aramark workers and other labor groups have garnered significant support from political figures and unions across the United States. Representative Krajewski expressed solidarity with Aramark workers on strike, emphasizing the importance of solidarity ✊🏾. Members of the Philadelphia City Council, including Jeffrey Young, Mark Squilla, Jim Harrity, and Rue Landau, joined the picket lines alongside Unite Here Philly, showing their support for the workers' demands for a fair contract, improved wages, benefits, healthcare, and family-sustaining wages. Mick Lynch, the General Secretary of RMTNRC, highlighted a meeting with Carlisle Support Services members, who are also on strike for equality, pay justice, and the end of outsourcing, advocating for proper terms and conditions (T&Cs) and decent pay. Mayor BM Scott of Baltimore also showed his support for labor unions, emphasizing the importance of making the city work for its working families.
I’m always proud to stand with @SEIULocal500 @32BJSEIU @1199SEIU_MDDC and I could not be prouder to have their support in this race. We’re going to keep moving Baltimore into the future, and that means making sure our city works for our city’s working families. https://t.co/JJMNtMnDhK
A heartfelt thank you to the members of City Council Jeffrey Young, @marksquilla @CM_JimHarrity @Rue_Landau who walked the picket line with us yesterday. Your presence among @Aramark workers fighting for healthcare and family-sustaining wages is truly appreciated. https://t.co/B6pzJGDFEC
General Secretary Mick Lynch and Regional Organiser Steve Show addressing the packed meeting of our Carlisle Support Services members who are on strike today for equality and pay justice. It's time to end all outsourcing and bring workers in-house on proper T&Cs and decent pay. https://t.co/xHChdcmMjG
Today, I joined @UniteHerePhilly on the picket line as they fight for a fair contract and bravely decide to go on strike. I'm proud to stand beside them and eager to see improvement in their wages and benefits. Let's hold the line! https://t.co/xxWYi1DLwn
Solidarity with Aramark workers on strike ✊🏾 https://t.co/qblFLhKwxC