They got fired just for speaking their mind about their working conditions. That’s not just wrong, it’s illegal.
A year ago, Cablevision workers in Brooklyn voted to form a union, so they could have a voice on the job. But a year has come and gone, and Cablevision management hasn’t negotiated in good faith for a contract.
On Jan. 30th, a few workers asked to talk to their managers. They said they have an “open door” policy, but when the workers wanted to talk about the lack of progress at the bargaining table, they said they were too busy. Then they fired 22 working moms and dads, telling then they were “permanently replaced.”
Will you sign the petition they started to urge Cablevision/Optimum to reinstate the Cablevision 22? It only takes a minute. They are without their paycheck just as rent is going up. Many have children with medical needs and all have a stack of bills to pay.
Meanwhile, Cablevision’s CEO, James Dolan, made $11.5 million last year alone.