Union strong!

In the summer of 2026, staff formed the Collective Alliance Workers union (CAW!) and the board of directors voluntarily recognized the union. The Alliance is proud to stand up for fair workplace conditions and know that having a union makes all of us stronger. We aim to be a leader among local nonprofits and set standards for what well-resourced and sustainable work can look like.

“As an immigrant, artist, organizer and family person I am so proud to take these actions knowing that change, abundance and joy can be a part of the work we do.,” said Ricardo Perez, a coalition organizer on staff at The Alliance who organizes the Blue Line Coalition. 

“Both of my parents, who were immigrants to this country, benefitted greatly from being members of unions in their workplaces” said Owen Duckworth, who has worked at The Alliance for 14 years, and is a co-founder of the Equity in Place coalition. “I’m feeling proud and empowered by being part of this important step to form a union.”