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marnz · 18 hours ago

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you know, I complain a lot about my union because forming a coalition and building solidarity means you will disagree and navigate a lot of conflict, but I will say that it's also some of the most rewarding and important work I've ever done.

#tbd #union tag #yesterday i ended up confronting management--like executive suite level--about the transphobia in the agency #and it didn't go well. unsurprising.#and i got a little direct! i always advocate for pushing in a kind and professional manner but this time (:#this time I pushed harder and I told them why and how unacceptable this was #and got no where except for the head of HR looking upset that I was pushing him to take action #anyway i don't feel like we got anywhere other than putting them on notice (which sometimes IS critical to work getting done)#but we caucused after that convo and my union mates went from 0 to 60 on workshopping how to support me #and other trans colleagues in my department #like i was so warmed and surprised to see how everyone showed up for us #even though sometimes we butt heads and have significant disagreements #that's solidarity. that's the work.#and then in our union meeting someone announced a name change and everyone was like 'cool' and started using it immediately #action matters so much more over empty words #and i do see my job--my position--as someone to push (and be pushed) for action over empty words #and sometimes it takes over a year for that action to happen but when it does? indescribable #it is clear that executive level management will not budge on this unless we continue to show up #and we will.#people don't inspire change. a network of relationships--a give and take--lead to change. change comes from action #building that relationship sometimes IS the most effective action you can take #when we talk about building community we are talking about the action. the actions of care & time & listening & connecting #assembling everything you know & all you can do to figure out how to make this moment & this place & this life better #it's not about paying dues it's not about striking it's about showing up sitting down listening and forming a plan of action.#anyway #currently #transphobia tw

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