Mothers Out Front Formally Recognizes Staff Union
For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Katie Barrows, NPEU, kbarrows@npeu.org, 360-624-6936
Mothers Out Front has officially recognized MOF staff member’s initiative to unionize and their selection of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) Local 70, IFPTE to be their collective bargaining representative. The organization and the staff bargaining unit released the following statements today.
Statement from the Mothers Out Front Staff Union Organizing Committee:
“As an organization committed to our mission of a livable climate for all children, and an ongoing dedication to lift the voices of those who care for and nurture children, the Union Organizing Committee is pleased that the leadership of Mothers Out Front have voluntarily recognized our staff bargaining unit and have reaffirmed their commitment to fair representation, staff welfare, and equity in opportunities for all MOF employees. We are proud of our staff representation from all departments and levels of seniority within the organization.
We are further proud to partner with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union in our efforts up to this point, and look forward to a continued fruitful partnership as we move forward in future negotiations with executive management.
We look forward to continued discussion and negotiation in service of our goal to promote a workplace that promotes an intersectional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of our shared work.”
Statement from the Mothers Out Front Executive Director Electa Sevier:
At Mothers Out Front, we know that a strong team is what makes our impact greatest, so we are proud to voluntarily recognize the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union as the union of Mothers Out Front staff. Our mission is to build the collective power of moms and we believe strongly in the labor movement’s work to empower all workers. We look forward to furthering our goal of ensuring Mothers Out Front is an inclusive, fair, and effective place for all employees to work.
Statement from NPEU Interim President Katie Barrows:
“Congratulations to Mothers Out Front on voluntary recognition. We are glad Mothers Out Front Staff Union and MOF management were able to work collaboratively on a voluntary recognition agreement. We look forward to supporting MOF Staff Union as they negotiate their first contract.”
About NPEU:
The Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU), a local of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, represents professionals employed at more than 40 nonprofit organizations (and counting), including employees at Economic Policy Institute, the Center for American Progress, and Community Change. NPEU gives nonprofit workers a voice to strengthen their workplaces and continue to do work that makes a difference in people’s lives.