Faye Guenther

Organize. A. Union.

A living wage can change everything.

The system isn’t designed for us. That’s why calls are rising for a general strike.

And they’re making that money while their workers can’t put food on the table.

Deeply appreciated contributing an essay to this project. https://justsolutionscollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Just-Solutions-Perspectives-to-Power-Change.pdf

Congrats to these workers! “Healthcare workers at Skagit Regional Health, with a 98% acceptance rate, ratified their new contract.” Details here: https://ufcw3000.org/news/2026/04/20-skagit-regional-health-contract-ratified

Sigh….

Thanks to the Cascadia Daily News for publishing my op-ed! For women to have hope of achieving equal economic power and protection from abuse, we need leadership change. https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/apr/16/labor-leader-want-equal-pay-and-harassment-protection-put-more-women-in-leadership/

If only the government showed up for people like it shows up for big corporations…

Business as usual isn’t working. Full article ⬇️ https://peoplesworld.org/article/labor-leaders-tell-peoples-world-town-hall-may-day-is-our-day/

Enough is enough! When working families can’t afford food, gas, or a place to live, it’s time to stand up. The full press conference from Labor for Democracy ⬇️ https://www.laborfordemocracy.org/videos/v/labor-unions-may-day2026

If you’re not paying workers, you’re not fueling your economy. Simple as that.

We've come to expect union busting from Amazon. But from a “co-op” like REI? That’s a betrayal of their workers and members.

All workers in Washington should read this quote from our state Attorney General. Learn how to spot wage theft and how to report it. https://www.cascadepbs.org/the-newsfeed-2/2026/03/how-wa-deals-with-the-quiet-widespread-crime-of-wage-theft/

🎙️ Glad to have been a guest on America's Work Force Union podcast! "When you fight, other people want to join your fight." @laborradionet.bsky.social Full episode here ⬇️ https://awf.labortools.com/listen/ufcw-3000-faye-guenther-worker-power-growth

⬇️⬇️ Give this account a follow! There's more to come.

This ⬇️⬇️⬇️ “When women mobilize, countries are more likely to be egalitarian democracies. That’s why authoritarians fear women. The rest of us shouldn’t.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/opinion/women-workplace-dei-feminism.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Now is the time to fight! No more "keeping the powder dry."

REI built its brand on community and sustainability. But now, it’s cutting pay, slashing benefits, and fighting its own workers. That’s the playbook of a megacorporation – not a co-op.

Workers at 11 REI stores across the US have voted to unionize, but the company has refused to reach an agreement on wages, staffing and other workplace issues. Instead of investing in their workers, REI are cutting benefits and lowering pay. That’s why this boycott matters.

Here’s what your favorite outdoor Co-op doesn’t want you to know 👇 REI presents itself as value-driven and sustainable — but their supply chain tells a different story.

Same old story.

Had a great time on the April 3rd episode of The Rick Smith show. Thanks for having me on, Rick!

Our economy depends on a service industry workforce that’s majority women, who deliver the bulk of frontline grocery, retail, health care and education labor. My new op-ed ⬇️ https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/04/03/want-equal-pay-and-protection-from-harassment-put-more-women-in-leadership/

Yup.

Looks like surveillance pricing has made its way into… The Washington Post’s subscription pricing? https://washingtonian.com/2026/03/12/the-washington-post-is-using-reader-data-to-set-subscription-prices-how-does-that-work/

It’s getting harder and harder for many of us to afford groceries, housing, or a tank of gas – meanwhile, the billionaire class and CEOs are seeing record high salaries. If you’re not practicing striking with your union, now is the time to start.

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No matter where I go, whether it’s grocery workers, farm workers, or factory workers, we are all facing the problem of consolidated power and wealth. That’s where unions have something to offer.

Corporations are laying the groundwork for surveillance pricing in grocery stores. The sooner we can outlaw this invasive, anti-consumer practice, the better.

It’s time we take a hard look at our priorities.

Hah!

You can strike for 1 minute, 1 day, or 1 week. What matters is that we're practicing striking. That's the way we'll build up to a general strike.

Yup.

It’s simple. Workers in the wealthiest country in the world should have: ✅ A safe workplace ✅ A liveable wage ✅ Healthcare This shouldn’t be too much to ask for.

Workers, take your breaks! Even something as small as taking your regularly scheduled break can be the start of making things better at your workplace.

Let’s be clear: People want to work – but they also want to be paid fairly for their labor.

Reviving America’s working class takes two steps: 1️⃣ Break up the monopolies 2️⃣ Tax the billionaires It’s not hard – we just have to do it.

Life is becoming increasingly unaffordable for too many of us. It's time for workers to start using their power to strike.

Corporate tax breaks won’t protect workers. You know what does? Unions.

Tune out the cynics.

For Washington workers struggling to afford housing, health care, and basic needs, our tax code isn’t working. But we have a way to push with the Millionaires Tax. Tell lawmakers to pass the tax here! https://investwanow.org/tell-lawmakers-yes-to-millionaires-tax

In Washington, we can say NO to surveillance pricing – and we should. My new piece: https://open.substack.com/pub/fayeguentherufcw3000/p/washington-can-stop-unfair-surveillance?r=70f1jb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

A new poll about the proposed Millionaires Tax shows that members of ALL parties want the super rich to pay more in taxes! Read the column ➡️ https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/guess-who-supports-a-millionaires-tax-republicans-wa-poll-finds/

🎙️ Thanks to the Monthly Labor Report for having me on to talk about striking! Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0266234b

This is why we need unions – and why unions need to practice striking.

No more business as usual.

Workers get it – the system isn’t designed for us. Billionaires and corporations lobby for tax cuts while the rest of us are just trying to get by.

Whether it’s a 1 minute strike, a 1 hour strike, or a 1 day strike, you need to be practicing striking.

Tax cuts for them, healthcare cuts for us.

The system isn’t designed for us. It’s time for a general strike.