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● Highlighting workers' rights movement in real world examples. Name some of the worker movements that have intrigued you or that matter to you based on your lived experiences and/or your exploration of the world around you? There are a few worker's rights movements that have closely impacted me and that I am knowledgeable about. One of those is the UC-UAW campus worker's strike. This strike is a perfect example of not only workers, but an entire community coming together to fight for better working conditions and improved wages/benefits. During this time, almost everything occurring on campus was disrupted and reflected in the student body's response. There were many students who refused to cross the picket line and joined the workers in solidarity. However, there were also a lot of students who were either unknowingly crossing the picket line or on purpose. There were often times when I heard random students complain as to why they had to be affected as well if they are just students. This then made me remember that when worker's strikes occur, they're supposed to disrupt and cause some sort of reaction ● How do you know what is happening in worker rights? Answer the following: What are your sources (identify specific news, podcasts, radio, blog sources, and worker center newsletters)? What are you reading; what are your listening sources Provide links to articles that you have read; sources you have heard or followed relating to worker rights and organized labor. If you haven’t been following worker rights issues, what will you follow? https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/UAW This is the main website in regard to the UC-UAW union strike. This page has various sections that provide the reader with background information and updated status on the case. One other source that I used mainly during the time of the strike was the UCLA Reddit page ( r/UCLA). On the Reddit page, there were various posts, almost daily, giving updates on the strike. There were a lot of different perspectives all ranging from students who were actively involved in the strike to parents whose students were affected by events. ● Why do worker rights matter? How do labor relations and worker rights intersect with other issues that are important to you as a person and to the larger communities you belong to, advocate for or stand in allyship with? There are several reasons why worker's rights matter. I believe that each and every worker deserves to be treated equally, with respect and dignity in order to create a stable and fair work environment. There is also a large economic gap, where some workers are taken advantage of or simply struggle to acquire wealth. I come from a low-income community in southeast San Diego and have seen how a cycle of economic injustice is created. There are several factors that intersect and play a role in these

issues such as mental health, food insecurity, lack of educational opportunities..etc. It is tough to advocate however, it is something necessary. EXTRA CREDIT How do you characterize the legal system through which workers and their advocates gain rights? Are the standards of the legal system a barrier, a tool, something to be worked around, or something else? Why? Provide examples. The legal system which is meant to help workers can sometimes be a tool for them but can also sometimes be an obstacle/barrier. The legal system can be beneficial as it can be used as a sort of framework for workers in order to seek legal advice and protection. Some tools can be things such as being able to protest lawfully and collective bargaining. However, there are times when the system can be used against them or be seen as a barrier. In some events, a few of these processes are delayed causing a lengthy debate. This could lead to workers’ abilities or production being hindered. Regardless of the number of challenges, the legal system is still a crucial element in worker's rights

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