Guild of Autistic Self-Advocate Staff (GASS)

Check out our website (cwalocals.org/gass/) for more plain language resources like “What is a labor union?” and our Palestine solidarity statement. And learn more about why the labor movement must support Palestine: peoplesdispatch.org/2024/03/25/pal…

GASS celebrates May Day! We’re proud to be a part of the labor movement. Learn about International Workers’ Day history with our plain language post today!

On this day in 2022, we lost Teighlor McGee, an extraordinary activist and advocate. We invite people to take time today to remember and learn about Teighlor.

The Guild of Autistic Self-Advocate Staff (GASS) says: Abolish ICE! Read our full plain language statement: cwalocals.org/gass/abolishice

A probationary period is a specific time when a worker starts their new job. Learn more about probationary periods and why they are unfair here: cwalocals.org/gass/probation…

💡 What is a labor union? What rights do workers get when they form a labor union? We made a plain language guide that talks about what a labor union is and why they matter. Check it out below!

Our second bargaining meeting begins today! Bargaining is when a labor union and their bosses set rules to make the workplace fair. We are excited to keep going. And we will keep the community updated on our progress! Learn more here: cwalocals.org/gass/pledge

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🚨 Big news: GASS just kicked off our first bargaining session on May 27th! 💥 Our bargaining committee is ready to fight for what matters to all of us. It might take time — but we’re in it together. ✊ Every member of GASS believes in this pledge! 💪 #UnionStrong

Disability justice and Palestinian liberation are connected! Genocide causes many people to become disabled. Learn more with our plain language statement: cwalocals.org/gass/palestine…

Today is Nakba Day. Nakba means catastrophe in Arabic. The Nakba refers to the mass removal of Palestinians from their homeland. We are in solidarity with Palestinian liberation. Read our plain language solidarity statement here: cwalocals.org/gass/palestine…

The Guild of Autistic Self-Advocate Staff (GASS) says: Free Palestine! Read our full plain language solidarity statement: cwalocals.org/gass/palestine…

The Guild of Autistic Self-Advocate Staff (GASS) will be making exciting announcements soon. Be the first to learn about it by signing up for our newsletter: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-the…

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Every worker deserves a voice. Today, we celebrate a big win: ALL of our members are now officially part of our union. We’re now the Guild of Autistic Self-Advocate Staff (GASS)—and we’re just getting started. #SolidarityForever #CookingWithGASS

We’re proud to share that the Guild of Autistic Self-Advocate Staff (formerly ASAU) is moving forward united and stronger than ever. 💥 New name 💥 New logo 💥 Full bargaining unit recognized Thank you to everyone who had our backs. 💜#SolidarityForever

🎉 Big news from our union: We have a new name — Guild of Autistic Self-Advocate Staff (GASS) — and a major win. Our full bargaining unit, including previously disputed members, is now officially recognized! Solidarity works. 💪 #SolidarityForever #CookingWithGASS

We look forward to bargaining towards a fair a contract, where we can work to make improvements so that we can better serve our community! Thank you to everyone who has signed our petition, shared our posts, sent us messages of support! Your solidarity means so much to us!

We are still collecting signatures to encourage them to do the right thing and stop disputing those members. Please sign here and share the petition: buff.ly/3E7moUS)

One month ago, we publicly launched ASAU! And while we were excited to quickly gain voluntary recognition, we have been disappointed in ASAN’s leadership for disputing the inclusion of 3 of our members.