May Day to Match Day
Making the World Cup work for us
Workers joined together to be able to celebrate the game without fear of being targeted by ICE or exploited at work.
What we were up against
Workers feared what the games would bring to our workplaces and communities. We knew that ICE continued to threaten us and would take advantage of events surrounding the tournament and fan celebrations. We also knew that worker exploitation would ramp up because workers continue to bear the impact of a billionaire economy that is driving the cost of living through the roof.
CJ Garcia“There are workers who are like … ‘I am concerned about being able to pay rent, I’m concerned about being able to put food on the table, but I’m extremely concerned about the risk that is going to be put on our shoulders during the World Cup here.”
What we did about it: Connecting with workers across the state
Canvassing
We walked around the Capitol Hill neighborhood checking in with workers and community members about ICE raids and sharing Know Your Rights information.
Watch parties & a community soccer match
We created joyful spaces for workers to come together and build community. Fear is the tool they use to isolate us, and we refused to let fear keep us from building solidarity.
4th Amendment Training
In order to prepare for any attacks on our communities, we held 4th Amendment Trainings where workers learned our rights and practiced how to respond.
Campaign updates
We joined together to demand ICE out of the cup and to reclaim the game for Washington’s working class.
Working Washington is joining the call to wear soccer jerseys every Wednesday because Washington workers know that we are more protected and more powerful when we join together.
Did you experience workplace violations during the World Cup?
Join our movement of working-class people learning what our rights are and how to demand them together. Plus, when you add your voice to our working-class collective, we are able to score some really big wins.