International Workers’s Day: “The struggle for human rights is one we must...
International Worker’s Day is a day for lifting up the voices of workers struggling for dignity and justice at work and in their communities. It is a celebration of unity and solidarity across...
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March route, plus join CIW for action following the March to Occupy GGP
We hope to see everyone at the March to Occupy GGP tomorrow! We’re gathering at 11 am at Gwynns Falls Elementary (2700 Gwynns Falls Parkway) and from there marching 4 miles to the Inner Harbor. It’s...
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The Light of Fair Development Shines On!
The March to Occupy GGP was a glorious demonstration of determination, hope, and solidarity. Low-wage workers, faith leaders, students, community organizers, and activists gathered at an elementary...
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National Presbyterian Church Passes Fair Development Overture
The Presbyterian Church USA became the latest to endorse our Fair Development struggle, passing a Fair Development Overture at their 220th General Assembly held in Pittsburgh, PA this past June. An...
View ArticleUnited Workers Is Being Evicted – We Need Your Support
The fight for Fair Development hits home. United Workers is being evicted from its office and community space due to the expanding presence of the University of Maryland (UM) in West Baltimore. Over...
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This Is What Failed Development Looks Like
"Ready for demolition" For many in Baltimore this is what development looks like—a big grey X attached to the boarded up door of a vacant house. The X stands for “ready for demolition,” but what it...
View ArticleHuman Rights Dialogue Recap and Looking Forward
Our Human Rights Dialogue this past Saturday was a complete success. Over 100 Marylanders came together to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and what this means for our organizing, and in...
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Fighting for Human Rights Amid Development: An Interview With the United Workers
The following interview about our eviction was published by the Indyreader on February 11. Southwest Baltimore. Photo By: The Baltimore Sun Corey Reidy 11 February 2013 – 06:00 EST On January 14th,...
View ArticleDouble Impact Performs at the Fair Development Rally
Double Impact, from Ben Franklin High School, performed at our Fair Development Rally on April 20th. Below is a short clip. Double Impact at the Fair Development Rally from United Workers on Vimeo.
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Standing Together for Baltimore FireHouses & Our Lives
Baltimore City is looking to move a West Baltimore fire engine to the East Side to make up for two fire companies that were closed last year. Due to last year’s closures, response times have risen on...
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Remembering the March on Washington
Tomorrow, September 24, 2013, tens of thousands of people will participate in the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. In commemoration, The Marc Steiner Show hosted a special on the event...
View ArticleIn the Home Stretch – Support United Workers’ Racing Team!
Dear Friends, Thank you for your contributions and support. The United Workers “Exercise Your Rights” team is ready for our fundraising race this coming weekend. Over 150 donors have contributed so far...
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Come Celebrate the Life of Veronica Dorsey
Join with members of the United Workers, communities across Baltimore, family members, and friends to celebrate the life of Veronica Dorsey. We’ll be sharing stories, singing songs, eating good food,...
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Help Us to Continue to Grow This Movement!
Dear Friends, Thank you for your support in helping us to build community, unite struggles, and grow this movement to end poverty. It has been an incredible year. Across Baltimore, people are standing...
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What Does Opportunity Mean to You?
As we roll into the New Year, we have been asking ourselves several questions about opportunity. Who has it? What prevents us from being connected to it? And how can we work together as communities,...
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Support the United Workers Media Team! Help us Launch our New Podcast
On May 1, the United Workers Media Team is officially launching the United Workers “End Poverty Radio” podcast. This exciting moment is the culmination of many years of work in which the Media Team has...
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