STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - eTradeWire -- With in-person voting underway at the Amazon JFK8 facility's bus stop through December 21, the Dream Team Slate – a grassroots coalition of rank-and-file ALU-IBT leaders – is calling on co-workers to turn out in force for a leadership team committed to winning a strong first contract. Dr. Brima voted on December 16, "Yes! I am voting for a dynamic leadership  to represent the interests  of workers."

The Dream Team Slate, running for ALU-IBT Executive Board and Trustee positions, consists entirely of current JFK8 workers who played key roles in the historic 2022 union victory:

Executive Board:

• Dr. Brima Sylla, President: Multilingual organizer central to immigrant worker outreach in the 2022 win; current vice-president with a focus on inclusive leadership.
• Djemel Allaoui, Vice-President: Experienced shop steward known for action and deep union knowledge.
• Pasquale Pcioffi, Recording Secretary: Chief shop steward instrumental in the 2022 campaign.
• Mokhtaria Houdari, Recording Treasurer: Expert in finance with national and international business experience.

Trustee Officers:

• Anthony Grant, Trustee: Shop steward with proven union experience.
• Rafik Ghanem, Trustee: Legal discipline paired with union expertise.
• Assie Jalloh, Trustee: Dedicated shop steward.

The slate emphasizes their pioneering contributions: securing the union hall, advancing diversity and public support, training workers, partnering with national and international unions, handling grievances (including false write-ups and accommodations), advocating through rallies and "mass on the boss" actions, and distributing union literature in breakrooms. Looking ahead, the Dream Team outlines bold future plans:

• Establishing special funds to support workers in need.
• Building robust systems for housing, immigration, and transportation assistance.
• Fostering trust-based organizing, steward training, and campaign strategies.
• Preparing for effective strikes to secure a contract.
• Fighting to ensure automation does not displace jobs.

Voting is happening now at the bus stop – December 16, 17, 18, 20 & 21!" the flyer urges. "Together, we get the contract we deserve," the slate affirms, positioning themselves as fighters from the floor ready to deliver for all workers."

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To support the Dream Team's grassroots election efforts – including printing and distributing flyers and stickers at the bus stop – contributions can be made to their GoFundMe campaign: "Empower Workers: Support the ALU Dream Team Slate" at www.gofundme.com/f/empower-workers-fund-the-alu-dream-team-slate. Every donation helps real JFK8 workers fight for the contract they deserve.

About the Amazon Labor Union-IBT (ALU-IBT): Representing workers at Amazon's JFK8 facility – the only unionized Amazon warehouse in the U.S. – ALU-IBT continues the fight for fair wages, safety, and respect three years after the landmark 2022 victory.