05.30 What a week... in solidarity with the Mayorales Union
The Dianne Morales Campaign Saga, Outdoor Civic Newsroom Voterfest, More Merch!
What a week… Reclaim the gradient became a vibe this week. Here’s why:
Maybe you’ve heard, but the Dianne Morales campaign got rocked this week when—out of the blue (to us at least!)—the campaign manager stepped down amidst vague accusations of a toxic work environment. Shortly after a duo were let go and things seemed to be settled, but then 4 staffers were terminated for what appears to be their effort to unionize the #Dianneverse. So what happened? Why were campaign staffers trying to unionize under the most progressive candidate in the mayoral race?
What we know is there were some toxic actors mixed with an underpaid and overworked Dianne Morales campaign team. While working to set things right, those that stood up for the young Black, Brown, and Queer staffers and volunteers—the very backbone of this campaign—left the campaign in disappointment or were terminated.
Dianne has not seemed to meet this moment with the dignity or transparency she often spoke of during forums or when meeting with constituents. In the words of @NiaToniTone, “I don’t need perfection but I do need accountability.” This has (obviously) caused us to doubt Dianne Morales’ ability to lead a grassroots campaign, let alone the largest city in the USA, devoid of the toxicity and systemic racism she so often states she opposes.
We still believe in her platform that centers dignity as well as the amazing people who came together to create one of the most exciting and progressive campaigns in NYC history. We know the members of the Mayorales Union are working to achieve the goals the campaign was built on, whether it’s with a specific candidate or through community action. That is why we stand in solidarity with the Mayorales Union who are performing a work stoppage until their simple demands are met:
Immediately rehire their democratically elected union leaders and organize a time for staff to access offices to collect belongings.
Revised equitable compensation.
A new and expanded leadership structure that is co-created with campaign staff.
Grievance process to create a neutral avenue for reporting workplace misconduct.
Campaigns are *intense* to say the least. and all staff, organizers, volunteers, phone-bankers, and door-knockers deserve respect, dignity, a workplace free from abuse, and a liveable wage.
We’ll have our full ranking for mayor and the rest of the city-wide seats next week when we release the voter guide.
More below, including the 2nd Dem Mayoral debate, Secret Summer Sundays by Secret Riso Club, and a handy web tool to compare Mayoral platforms.
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ON THE RADAR
WATCH: Wednesday 06.02 7pm: The 2nd Dem Mayoral Debate on ABC
This is the second debate and the first with candidates debating each other IRL!
ACTION: Saturday 06.05 12pm: Voterfest: Outdoor Civic Newsroom with The City
There will be music, locally catered food, a collaborative art project — and information and activities to help you learn more about the coming election.
@ Mott Haven at Brook Park (494 E. 141st St.)
ACTION: 06.12-06.22: Get Out The Vote Call Banking with Democracy NYC
Help turn it up for the NYC Primary Election by helping your fellow NYers get ready to vote!
ACTION: 06.07: RECOMMENDED LAST DAY TO REQUEST YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT
Get it: nycabsentee.com
ACTION: 06.12-06.20: EARLY VOTING!
Find your early voting location and times: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
ACTION: 06.22: PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
Find your primary election day voting location and times: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
CULTURAL WORK
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Secret Summer Sundays with Secret Riso Club
We’ll be joining our pals at Secret Riso Club in Bushwick, along with GenderFail, Irrelevant Press, SRC, Fran Molina & Radio Ramses for some music, food, drink, art, literature and more.
Sunday 06.06 3-7pm @ 67 Central Ave, Bushwick
June 1 Filipino American Arts Directory submissions deadline. Join the community of Filipino artists in the fourth edition of this Fil/Am publication!
SOFT POWER VOTE
Dianne Morales Staff Implosion Highlights Mayoral Campaign Pay Disparities via The City
Fascinating look at how pay shakes down with what info is available, as well as which candidates offer healthcare and paid time off.
Where they stand: Compare NYC mayoral candidates on the issues via NYDaily News & Gotham Gazette
With this week’s events leading us to question our #1, it’s a great time to compare the rest of the field. This fantastic tool lets you compare mayoral candidates! See how progressive Maya Wiley is, while the NYT darling, Kathryn Garcia, looks Republican-esque with many of her policy positions.
The Mayoral Candidates: One Issue Explainer via Gothamist
See where the candidates stand on education, the arts, parks, vision zero and more!
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Important Dates
06.02 Last Day for BOE to Receive Voter Registration Through Mail
06.02 Last Day for BOE to Receive Change of Address
06.07 Recommended Last Day to Request Your Absentee/Mail-in Ballot
06.21 Last Day to Apply In-Person for Absentee/Mail-in Ballot
06.22 Last Day to Postmark/Deliver to BOE Absentee/Mail-in Ballot
06.12 - 06.20 Early Voting for Primary
06.22 Primary Election Day
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