The Dig Building the Union w/ Hannah Srajer
Feb 1, 2025
Hannah Srajer, President of the Connecticut Tenants Union, discusses revolutionary approaches to tenant organizing by applying labor models. She highlights the power of collective bargaining, drawing from the success of the Blake Street Tenant Union, which achieved more equitable leases. Srajer emphasizes community resilience in the face of landlord aggression, showcasing the Concord Hills Tenant Union's fight for justice. The podcast also explores the broader impact of grassroots movements in reshaping tenant rights across the nation.
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Prioritize Power Building
- Build power and organization before responding to individual crises.
- Focus on leveraging collective power towards a target to achieve a goal.
CTTU Structure and Partnership
- The Connecticut Tenants Union (CTTU) is a statewide union with chapters organized by building, city, or landlord.
- CTTU partners with SEIU 1199NE, using their office space and adopting their organizing model.
1199NE's Power and Militancy
- SEIU 1199NE is Connecticut's most powerful labor union, known for its militancy and effectiveness.
- They represent care workers and have a history of successful strikes.