Themes & Slogans

Use these slogans in your speak outs, visuals, or conversation with coworkers. They help ground our fight in values of fairness, equity, and solidarity.

“Fair Raises. Real Relief.”

Raises shouldn’t just look good on paper — they should make life easier. This slogan reminds us that we’re not fighting for symbolic percentages, we’re fighting for real gains that help real people.

“A Raise That Lifts Everyone.”

This is the heart of our proposal: raise structures that don’t leave anyone behind. When we lift the floor and support all workers, we all rise together.

“Equity in Every Paycheck.”

This isn’t just about wages — it’s about fairness. A flat raise for lower-paid workers and COLAs for higher-paid staff is how we build a raise structure rooted in equity, not just equality.

“More Where It Matters Most.”

This slogan centers working people on the margins — those hit hardest by rising costs. We’re directing resources where they make the biggest impact: rent, groceries, gas, childcare.

“Putting Raises Where They’re Needed.”

Budgets are about priorities. This line reminds members and decision-makers that public dollars should reflect real needs — especially for those closest to the struggle.

“Better Wages, Not Just Bigger Gaps.”

A flat percentage raise can widen wage inequality. We’re fighting for smarter structures that close gaps and support every worker’s dignity.

“Fair Pay. Smart Structure.”

This is our policy mantra — simple and strategic. Fair pay isn’t random or rushed; it’s built through member input, thoughtful design, and real-world math.

“Lifting the Floor, Respecting the Work.”

Our message to the City and County: we honor every role — from those who  keeep our communities clean to those who keep the lights on. Respect means pay that reflects the value of the work.

• This isn’t just about cost of living — it’s about keeping up with real life.

We’re living in a time where groceries, rent, and gas have gone up faster than paychecks. Our wage proposal is about more than inflation — it’s about dignity and survival.

• We’re fighting for a raise structure that puts more money in the hands of those who need it most.

For workers who are already living paycheck to paycheck, every dollar matters. Equity means giving those at the bottom the chance to catch up — not just keeping pace.

• A flat raise for workers earning under $53,000 makes a real difference.

We’re talking about groceries, childcare, utilities, and rent — not luxuries. A percentage raise just doesn’t stretch far enough for our lowest-paid workers.

• Above $53,000, we’re still securing meaningful COLA increases.

Every worker deserves respect and fair compensation. But fairness also means recognizing that not everyone starts from the same place — and that some need more to make ends meet.

• This hybrid approach builds real solidarity.

We’re lifting the floor while still honoring the contributions of every worker — from frontline staff to long-tenured professionals. This is how we strengthen our union and our workforce.

• We’re not here to widen pay gaps — we’re here to close them.

Flat raises for lower-paid workers and responsible caps for top earners mean we’re investing in equity, not inequality. That’s what real worker power looks like.

• This isn’t a one-size-fits-all raise — it’s a raise that fits our values.

We believe in smart, fair, and principled pay structures — and we’re fighting for a raise that reflects who we are and what we stand for.