'USSW workers and staff are bullish on their new union, believing that its fusion of labor and human rights organizing will help them secure livable wages, stronger safety protections, and control over their work schedules.'
Adams—or"Gas" as he his more commonly known—has worked in fast food restaurants for years, but is unable to maintain a regular schedule due to the seizures he has suffered since childhood. In recent months, he has worked intermittently as a lumper for a friend who is an over-the-road truck driver and as a hype man at parties and concerts.
"That first strike did something to me," said Franceis, recalling with pride the walkout that left customers unattended and burgers burning on the grill as panicked managers pleaded with them to return."I felt empowerment, and I'll go to my grave with that sense and pass it to my children and grandchildren."
The 34-year-old Adams and the 150 cofounders of the USSW are among the South's floating army of retail, food service, and care workers. Adams—or"Gas" as he his more commonly known—has worked in fast food restaurants for years, but is unable to maintain a regular schedule due to the seizures he has suffered since childhood. In recent months, he has worked intermittently as a lumper for a friend who is an over-the-road truck driver and as a hype man at parties and concerts.
"That first strike did something to me," said Franceis, recalling with pride the walkout that left customers unattended and burgers burning on the grill as panicked managers pleaded with them to return."I felt empowerment, and I'll go to my grave with that sense and pass it to my children and grandchildren."
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