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IUOE39 Members Fight In Middle Of A Pandemic! SF Strike Rally For Striking Macy Workers

by Labor Video Project
Macy's is trying to weaken and force major concessions on IUOE Local 39 engineers. While giving their executives million dollar bonus they want to take away healthcare and force concessions on wages.
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Over 70 IUOE Local 39 stationary engineers are on strike against Macy's in Northern California for parity with other stationary engineers in BOMA and other industries.

They face an attack on their healthcare benefits and other benefits with the company demanding major concessions.

Workers are also are angry at the million dollar bonuses that executives received after laying off thousands of workers. This included Macy's president Jeff Gennette who received a $3.7 million dollar bonus.

They spoke out and rallied with other workers and trade unionists at the Macy's main store in San Francisco's Union Square on September 17, 2020.

Additional Media;

IUOE Local 39 Engineers Fight Two Tier Healthcare At Macy's West In SF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRcT1wfsygc&t=3s

Labor Day Unite Here 2 & SEIU 87 Protest Lyft Union Busting & For Healthcare & Income With Covid Pandemic Continuing
https://youtu.be/HrVCh3CX5fQ

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§IBEW Local 6 Members Joined Picket Line
by Labor Video Project
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A solidarity rally drew IBEW Local 6 members.
§Musicians Supported Solidarity Rally
by Labor Video Project
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Musicians joined the picket line and provided music for the strikers and solidarity action supporters.
§IUOE Local 39 Striking Engineer At Union Square Macy's
by Labor Video Project
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IUOE Local 39 Macy workers have been on the strike before to defend their healthcare benefits and wages. This striker talked about the training that is required to do the job.
§A UFCW 5 Supporter Of IUOE 39 Macy's Strike
by Labor Video Project
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Julie Fisher, a member of UFCW 5 joined the line to rally support for the strike.
§Teamsters Local 350 Supported The Picket Line
by Labor Video Project
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Teamsters Local 350 attacked corporate greed and said they will continue to support the strike.
§Macy's President Jeff Gennette Got A $3.7 Million Bonus
by Labor Video Project
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While laying off thousands of Macy workers the president of Macy's Jeff Gennette got a $3.7 million for his "good" work. He also pushed IUOE Local 39 engineers out the door forcing them on strike.
§One Jobs Is Enough Says Marcher At IUOE Local 39 Support Rally
by Labor Video Project
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A supporter of the strike from United Here Local 2 joined the line with the shirt "One Job Is Enough"!
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