United for Respect

Warehouse workers are raising their voices at the Georgia State Capitol for stronger protections—calling for fair quotas, safe conditions, and dignity on the job. It's time to put people before profits and pass the Warehouse Worker Protection Act.

‘Like working in a prison’: cuts, fear and understaffing at Trump’s labor department Morale has plummeted as staff charged with protecting US workers feel their core mission is being undermined

This significant drop off in workplace safety enforcement comes as the US Department of Labor has shed staff and revoked protections and regulatory pay increases for workers

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Trump’s OSHA performed 20% fewer inspections and issued 42% fewer fines for severe workplace violations in 2025

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More than half of workers are:
Falling behind on rent or bills
Choosing between food, gas, and essentials

Meanwhile, corporate profits keep growing — but paychecks aren’t keeping up.

👇 Tell us:
Does your paycheck cover your cost of living or are you struggling too?

"AI will change every job."

The future is here. What are YOU seeing on the job as Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers roll out AI in our workplaces? Take 5 minutes to fill out our NATIONAL RETAIL WORKERS AI SURVEY: https://bit.ly/49mmVzD

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pB6VhS

Retail workers deserve predictable schedules and respect on the job. Let's make 2026 the year we win a #FairWorkweek. UFR is proud to support the #SchedulesThatWork Act and the #PartTimeWorker Bill of Rights Act reintro'd this month by @SenWarren @RosaDeLauro and @janschakowsky.

Recent headlines have made it clear: the two largest employers in America — Walmart and Amazon — are going all in on artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced tech. What do YOU think about A.I. in retail? Graphic displays images of 2 recent news article headlines: 1. MSN // 09.30.2025 // "Walmart Freezes Hiring for 3 Years — 'Maybe No Job Survives AI' Warns CEO" 2. New York Times // 10.21.2025 // "Amazon Plans to Replace More Than Half a Million Jobs With Robots"

Recent headlines have made it clear: the two largest employers in America — Walmart and Amazon — are going ALL IN on artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced tech. What do YOU think the future holds for people who work in retail? TAKE OUR SURVEY:
https://act.united4respect.org/a/ai-at-work

Recent headlines have made it clear: the two largest employers in America — Walmart and Amazon — are going all in on artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced tech. What do YOU think about A.I. in retail? Graphic displays images of 2 recent news article headlines: 1. MSN // 09.30.2025 // "Walmart Freezes Hiring for 3 Years — 'Maybe No Job Survives AI' Warns CEO" 2. New York Times // 10.21.2025 // "Amazon Plans to Replace More Than Half a Million Jobs With Robots"

Recent headlines have made it clear: the two largest employers in America — Walmart and Amazon — are going ALL IN on artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced tech. What do YOU think the future holds for people who work in retail? TAKE OUR SURVEY:
https://act.united4respect.org/a/ai-at-work

The president refuses court orders to fund SNAP, working families suffer.

If you or someone you care about needs help, FindHelp.org can point you to local resources. Please share — then call on Congress to fix this NOW:
https://act.united4respect.org/a/gov-shutdown-snap-cuts

https://bit.ly/49FhUlZ

Millions of working families face an immediate risk of going hungry. We cannot let our elected officials ignore the working families across our country who stand to lose the most — politicians need to hear directly from the people whose lives they’re playing with.

Can you relate?
“I'm a disabled single parent. Without Medicaid and SNAP, I will die. I've worked & paid into the system for 34 years. I don't deserve to feel like a parasite who should die off.” (Paige C., Amazon associate in KY)
TAKE ACTION: https://bit.ly/47iGtUw

Millions of working families face an immediate risk of going hungry. We cannot let our elected officials ignore the working families across our country who stand to lose the most — politicians need to hear directly from the people whose lives they’re playing with.

Trump & the GOP refuse to consider a budget fix to reopen the gov't that would unlock SNAP funding & extend tax credits to keep health insurance affordable. Working families can’t wait — tell Congress to fund SNAP & extend healthcare tax credits NOW. 👉
act.united4respect.org/a/gov-shutdo...

photo of empty grocery carts

Without SNAP...
“I'll become homeless trying to feed my family. Food comes first, before paying other bills. I’ve worked 40+ hrs/week most of my life & still rely on food stamps. My work ethic isn't the problem, it's the company not paying living wages.” (Tiff B. of OR)
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Millions of working families face an immediate risk of going hungry. We cannot let our elected officials ignore the working families across our country who stand to lose the most — politicians need to hear directly from the people whose lives they’re playing with.

The government shutdown could stop November SNAP benefits & raise health insurance costs if Congress doesn’t act. Working families can’t wait — tell Congress to fund SNAP & extend healthcare tax credits NOW. 👉 Take action: https://act.united4respect.org/a/gov-shutdown-snap-cuts

Photo shows rally attendees holding signs that read "Don't Cut Our Healthcare!" in response to October 2025 government shutdown

Tired of hearing about "cost of living" while our medical bills soar? Hospital closures and rising premiums are hitting families hard. We won't pay the tab for tax cuts benefiting billionaires. Join UFR and Popular Democracy in calling on Congress to #SaveOurCare! https://bit.ly/3KLJMdT

Stop the Shutdown! Photo of a protester wearing a shirt that reads "Healthcare cuts will kill" and holding signs in support of Popular Democracy's Day of Action on October 8 in response to the 2025 government shutdown

Access to healthcare isn't a luxury but a fundamental freedom. Denying working families the care we need is state violence against our communities. We must demand accountability + fight for the healthcare we deserve. Take action with UFR and Popular Democracy on October 8! https://bit.ly/3KLJMdT

Yesterday, we marched together in the spirit of Labor Day — a holiday created by workers who refused to accept poverty wages, 12-hour shifts, and dangerous conditions. This fight continues — and it’s powered by all of us.

This Labor Day, working people are rising up to stop the billionaire takeover — not just at the ballot box or in the courts, but by building a stronger, unstoppable movement together.

Find an event near you today: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/

The workers who built the fortunes Walmart and Amazon execs thrive on are struggling to get by. Join us in telling Congress we are tired of working hard only to be left with scraps! act.united4respect.org/a/congress-r...

Donald Trump has nominated Jonathan Berry – author of the sections of Project 2025 dedicated to weakening the minimum wage, limiting overtime, & undermining workers' right to a union – as the Solicitor of Labor at the Department of Labor.

If confirmed, Berry will be the chief legal officer at the Department of Labor.

In response to the executive order to abolish the union rights of the federal workforce, Co-Executive Directors of United for Respect, Bianca Agustin and Terrysa Guerra, issued the following statement. Find a protest near you at www.mobilize.us/handsoff/ and fight back this weekend.

Women make up about half of field and customer service staff at Amazon. But they're only about a quarter of senior leaders. Tell Amazon's execs women deserve better pay and an equal shot at promotions. Make a stand today! act.united4respect.org/a/amazon-wom...

This Women's History Month, let's call on Walmart to take lead in promoting workplace equity. It's high time they conduct a third-party Equity Audit to expose potential disparities in higher roles selection and pay. Join us in demanding transparency today act.united4respect.org/a/walmartequ...

After GOP passes budget resolution, Congress to-do list only gets tougher from here Now that a GOP approved a framework, the party needs to fill in the blanks for a sweeping multitrillion plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy.

What's in the budget the GOP-led House passed this week? They're cutting SNAP and Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the rich, stealing from the many to line the pockets of the already-wealthy elite.

Get the details on what comes next: www.npr.org/2025/02/25/n...

Georgia Dems Want to Join States Taking on Warehouse Safety (1) Six Georgia state lawmakers will introduce a new bill Monday curbing work-speed quotas in warehouses, the latest state effort to crack down on injuries among workers at industry giants like Amazon.

“This legislation sends a clear message that the lives and dignity of Georgia’s warehouse workers cannot be sacrificed for corporate profit,” Betty Kates, an associate at Amazon’s ATL6 facility in Atlanta, said. news.bgov.com/daily-labor-...

Amazon workers are taking a bold step today! Marching through Georgia's capitol, they're raising their voices to policymakers for the urgent passage of Georgia’s Warehouse Workplace Protection Act. #WorkersDeserveItAll

This Black History Month, we're highlighting the important theme of African Americans and labor. Join us in calling for a third-party Racial Equity Audit at Walmart, and ensure fairness in selection, pay, and workload for people of color. Add your name: act.united4respect.org/a/walmart-ra...

With #FundMIFuture, we're raising our voices against billionaire tax theft leading to the erosion of crucial public services. Let's demand legislators who champion the interests of all, not just big donors. Visit the link and sign our petition today: rb.gy/pu38ga

The Senate HELP Committee, chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders, has unveiled a revealing report on Amazon's alarming workplace safety measures. Learn more about the grim reality behind the company's speed obsession and its impact on worker safety: www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releas...

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our leaders at ATL6, Amazon is now required to make workers aware about their rights to organize. Learn more about the story: news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...

United for Respect We are a multiracial movement of working people advancing a vision of an economy where our work is respected and our humanity recognized.

We didn't let it slow us down. Instead, we revolutionized the labor organizing model and leveraged social media so that we can still help associates without ever stepping foot inside a store. Want to find out how? Join us today: