U of M Labor and Community Strike Support Committee

As students and community members, we know and appreciate all the work that AFSCME workers do. We know that the University is not and cannot run business as usual without these integral workers.

We believe that economic justice for U workers, as well as all
workers, is in our best interest as future workers and members of a
greater community.

We believe that the administration has strayed from the priorities
that will in fact, make this the great institution that its students,
workers, and faculty believe it can be.

We believe that the University must set the example, not follow it,
for fair pay and treatment of ALL its employees, not just the administration.

As students and supporters of this University we demand that the
University return to the bargaining table IMMEDIATELY and bargain in good faith.

We demand that the settlement include at least a 3.25% cost of living increase ON TOP of the STEP increases that AFSCME workers deserve for their skills and loyalty.

We demand that our voices are heard and taken seriously by the board of regents, President Bruininks and the entire administration. That students, staff and faculty are not threatened for supporting AFSCME workers and that we do not face repercussions for the actions we take in solidarity with the strike.

We resolve to remain before the Regents until these demands are met.