APA employees say they are fighting to secure a contract with better pay and benefits, more work-life balance and newer equipment for the animals.
Workers at local animal shelter Austin Pets Alive voted to unionize on Friday after almost a year of organizing. The union will support nearly 200 employees, making it the largest animal shelter union in the country, according to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the union representing APA staff.
APA workers started organizing in summer 2023 with the creation of Austin Pets Allied Workers, or APAW. Last week was the first successful attempt to unionize after years of trying, said Ryan Martinez, a dog behavior trainer for APA. Both Martinez and Gillum said more staff positions are necessary and would also help give each pet the social media visibility needed to get adopted.
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