AFSCME workers are ready to take action at UCSB. We’ve been following their struggle for some time, and we want people of faith to stand with these workers and help make their voices heard by the powerful people who are meeting at UCSB campus this summer.
Tuesday, July 15 there will be a rally from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the UCEN on UCSB campus. This will be taking place right outside of the meeting of University Chancellors, who may be discussing the livelihoods of UC workers without allowing those workers to be present for the conversation. Our own Board President, Anne Anderson, will be speaking at the rally. You are welcome to attend, and if you want a chance to speak, let us know so we can get you added to the speakers’ list.
Tuesday, July 15 there will be a candlelight vigil starting at 7:00pm at UCSB’s University House. All are welcome. Rev. Dr. Ken Collier will be helping to set the tone by giving an invocation. Organizers have shared with us how strengthened and refreshed workers often feel when they have a spiritual outlet to remind them of the values that support and sustain their actions. Here’s a chance to show a quieter type of support. We also welcome speakers, or even those with a relevant poem or song to share. Just let us know in advance if you’d like to be added to the list.
Wednesday, July 16 there is a public comments period starting at 8:00, at the beginning of the statewide Regents meeting at UCSB’s Corwin Pavillion. Representatives of CLUE will be speaking briefly at this session. If you would like to be added to the speakers’ list, contact us ASAP, as spots fill up quickly at these meetings.
All Week
Workers are striking from 2am until 10pm, Mon-Fri at the East Gate entrance to the campus. If you have some spare minutes in your day, come join the picket line. You don’t need to bring anything but your good will. You can make a tremendous difference for these workers just by showing up and letting them know that our faith communities care about them and their families!
Ongoing
The struggle does not end here! If you feel called to be involved in our efforts to support workers’ rights in our community, let us know. We all have talents to contribute.
For questions, or to be added to the speakers’ list for any of these events, contact Jennifer at jbailey@cluesb.org
