Jaelynn Wilson, Library Technician
at March 12, 2025 at 5:09pm PDT
My name is Jaelynn Wilson & I’m a Library Technician & SEIU 1021 member. On Wednesdays I work 12hr days, working for both OUSD & the City of Oakland, of which I’m also a SEIU 1021 member. Despite being highly qualified for my job as a LT, the district salary forces me to work 12hr days & 6 days a week to make ends meet.
When district officials are bargaining w/my union, think of people like me who work multiple jobs, who are overworked & underpaid, & who genuinely love the work they do.
To the larger community, I ask that you bear witness to this personal experience that many people share & stand in solidarity with some of the lowest paid workers of OUSD by demanding we receive a livable wage. Maintain this fight not just in front of an audience but especially behind closed doors. If you advocate for us in person but don’t do the same behind closed doors then your solidarity is performative & you actively contribute to the plight that I, & many other low paid workers, face.
My name is Jaelynn Wilson & I’m a Library Technician & SEIU 1021 member. On Wednesdays I work 12hr days, working for both OUSD & the City of Oakland, of which I’m also a SEIU 1021 member. Despite being highly qualified for my job as a LT, the district salary forces me to work 12hr days & 6 days a week to make ends meet.
When district officials are bargaining w/my union, think of people like me who work multiple jobs, who are overworked & underpaid, & who genuinely love the work they do.
To the larger community, I ask that you bear witness to this personal experience that many people share & stand in solidarity with some of the lowest paid workers of OUSD by demanding we receive a livable wage. Maintain this fight not just in front of an audience but especially behind closed doors. If you advocate for us in person but don’t do the same behind closed doors then your solidarity is performative & you actively contribute to the plight that I, & many other low paid workers, face.