A core value of the Missouri Jobs with Justice “Be There Pledge” is “supporting the right of all workers to organize and bargain collectively.” We were thrilled to support the educators and faculty at Kipp St. Louis High School. Like most teachers and workers, Kipp High School staff love their school, their students and want a voice on the job. Despite aggressive union-busting tactics—complete with labor-busting consultants—an overwhelming majority of Kipp faculty voted to unionize with American Federation of Teachers Local 420 for better wages, increased safety, and respect on the job. This organizing win makes Kipp High School the first charter school in Missouri to unionize. We are ready to show up and support these workers against the union-busting tactics throughout their contract campaign and beyond.
