Breaking news: Defenders of Wildlife CEO Jamie Clark Deprives Union Staff of Annual Raises
“We can’t think of a more explicit way to show staff just how little you value them”
Defenders of Wildlife CEO Jamie Rappaport Clark admitted to declining her legal right to grant Defenders United members annual raises, which have been routinely granted to all staff for decades. Now, only non-Union staff will see this in their upcoming paychecks.
Read the full announcement from Defenders United to learn more.
Defenders of Wildlife CEO Jamie Rappaport Clark admitted to declining her legal right to grant Defenders United members annual raises, which have been routinely granted to all staff for decades. Now, only non-Union staff will see this in their upcoming paychecks.
Read the full announcement from Defenders United to learn more.
who we are
We are the broad, diverse workers of Defenders of Wildlife, including staff who have worked at Defenders' for months and for decades. We are staff who advocate among lawmakers to protect wildlife policies, spend long days in the field restoring habitats, and who ensure smooth operations and financial stability for the organization. In fall of 2021, the supermajority of this dedicated staff voted to unionize our workforce, supported by OPEIU Local 2.
Read on to learn more about our story and why we unionized.
Read on to learn more about our story and why we unionized.
NLRB ISSUES FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a formal complaint against Defenders of Wildlife, a national environmental non-profit based in Washington, D.C. The complaint finds Defenders guilty of wrongfully terminating staff member Erica Prather for her involvement in union activity. The ruling resolves one of several Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges filed against Defenders by their staff union, Defenders United, represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Local 2.
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