NUDE's call to action for Supermix workers on Feb. 27th lead to a consensus for direct action.
Workers began by wearing red scarves/flags during work shifts, protesting the company's refusal to negotiate with NUDE.
Then, on March 8th, International Women's Day, Supermix workers and union members went to the Arawak/Supermix factory, and staged a protest, demanding healthy and safe working conditions, job classification, an increase in pay to $25.00 an hour and upwards depending on job classification, fixed hours of work, appropriate break and lunch periods, and most importantly, the start of negotiations with NUDE on behalf of the workers.
This same morning, Ida Le Blanc, Carla Walcott, and Supermix employees were on Andy Johnson's Morning Edition on CNN, publicizing the issues that NUDE has been encountering with Supermix, and the planned protest for later that day.
The picket line began around 12:30pm, and by the end of the day, over one hundred women and workers had joined the protest. This was a huge success, and spoke to the interest and dedication of the workers and union organizers.
Please continue to look to NUDE for more information regarding Arawak/Supermix negotiations. The picket line and television appearance have brought great interest and attention to the event, and we look forward to updating members with our progress.
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