Facebook reversed their decision and restored full access to the page. This win belongs to every one of you who kept the pressure on. Keep checking the feed for updates as we get back to business.
October 29, 2014
Final supporters
Jerry Gatine HAD a page where he was known as ILWU One-Coast One-Union. He had 4853 friends from around the world that all work on the waterfront that are Longshoremen. The whole purpose this page was created was to share news about other Longshoremen from the West Coast all the way to the East Coast, North and South. The information Jerry passed under this personawere about safety tips, important information pertaining to the ports as well as helping to spread the word in regards to other ILWU / ILA members that may have been injured or worse had lost their lives on the job. Because of ILWU One Coast One Union, many of us were able to stay up to date, help others during times of need and grieve the loss of our fallen brothersand sisters. If Facebook realized how dangerous this job was they would be more grateful for those who do it on a daily basis and would realize the importance of ILWU One Coast One Union. Because of the name ILWU One Union One Coast, Jerry has traveled around the US and is identified as this persona. Facebook made him convert it to a public community page without any reason.
Jerry had each member categorized in their own locals andwere even verified by the local. This was done so he could send outpertinent information to the right people in a way that was quick and efficient. A lot of work went into this and on his own time. Now that Facebook has made this a community page, he does not have the same ability as he did when it was a personal page.
Anyone can take a look at the other groups that Jerry is an Admin on and see that he is better known as ILWU One Coast One Union. Why would Facebook take away someone's account that was set up to communicate very important information to Longshoremen from all over the USA?
We are formally asking Facebook to do the right thing and return ILWU One Coast One Union’s Personal Page back to Jerry Gatine.
Updates
October 5, 2014
Facebook continues to ignore the community we built and the vital safety information we shared through that page. Take ten minutes today to email the Facebook support team and demand they restore Jerry's access to his categorized lists. Send this link to your union brothers and sisters right now so they know what happened to our network.
October 5, 2014
The momentum behind this campaign proves how essential the One Coast One Union network is to our workers. Post this link to your local union group on Facebook right now to keep the pressure on them. Send a direct message to your regional representative and demand they look into this shutdown.
Reached 100 supporters
October 5, 2014
8 Comments
The verification process was solid. Now its just a mess of bots and randoms. Makes no sense to ruin a good thing.
Jerrys page was the only place to get real news about what was happening at the ports. Fb has no idea how they messed this up for us.
With the way ILWU One Coast One Union was set up, no one could see any activity on the page unless you were a member. Jerry screened each individual and even confirmed their membership. A lot of work went in to making that page and it was extremely helpful to all the ILWU / ILA members.
BRING IT BACK. We need to stay connected and know if someone gets hurt working. It was a safe space for us.
Been on the waterfront 20 years and that page kept everyone tight. Facebook admins dont know a thing about the job.
we should move discussions about sensitive stuff (contracts, organizing, etc) to modules like www.perzo.com employers love to perv fb pages, etc., for information to help them in bargaining, and with screwing over your average worker.
I find Google to be a great place to communicate which other longshoremans.
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Facebook reversed their decision and restored full access to the page. This win belongs to every one of you who kept the pressure on. Keep checking the feed for updates as we get back to business.
October 29, 2014
Final supporters
Jerry Gatine HAD a page where he was known as ILWU One-Coast One-Union. He had 4853 friends from around the world that all work on the waterfront that are Longshoremen. The whole purpose this page was created was to share news about other Longshoremen from the West Coast all the way to the East Coast, North and South. The information Jerry passed under this personawere about safety tips, important information pertaining to the ports as well as helping to spread the word in regards to other ILWU / ILA members that may have been injured or worse had lost their lives on the job. Because of ILWU One Coast One Union, many of us were able to stay up to date, help others during times of need and grieve the loss of our fallen brothersand sisters. If Facebook realized how dangerous this job was they would be more grateful for those who do it on a daily basis and would realize the importance of ILWU One Coast One Union. Because of the name ILWU One Union One Coast, Jerry has traveled around the US and is identified as this persona. Facebook made him convert it to a public community page without any reason.
Jerry had each member categorized in their own locals andwere even verified by the local. This was done so he could send outpertinent information to the right people in a way that was quick and efficient. A lot of work went into this and on his own time. Now that Facebook has made this a community page, he does not have the same ability as he did when it was a personal page.
Anyone can take a look at the other groups that Jerry is an Admin on and see that he is better known as ILWU One Coast One Union. Why would Facebook take away someone's account that was set up to communicate very important information to Longshoremen from all over the USA?
We are formally asking Facebook to do the right thing and return ILWU One Coast One Union’s Personal Page back to Jerry Gatine.
Updates
October 5, 2014
Facebook continues to ignore the community we built and the vital safety information we shared through that page. Take ten minutes today to email the Facebook support team and demand they restore Jerry's access to his categorized lists. Send this link to your union brothers and sisters right now so they know what happened to our network.
October 5, 2014
The momentum behind this campaign proves how essential the One Coast One Union network is to our workers. Post this link to your local union group on Facebook right now to keep the pressure on them. Send a direct message to your regional representative and demand they look into this shutdown.
Reached 100 supporters
October 5, 2014
8 Comments
Fix this. Jerry put in so much time to organize the locals and it actually worked well. Give him his page back.
The verification process was solid. Now its just a mess of bots and randoms. Makes no sense to ruin a good thing.
Jerrys page was the only place to get real news about what was happening at the ports. Fb has no idea how they messed this up for us.
With the way ILWU One Coast One Union was set up, no one could see any activity on the page unless you were a member. Jerry screened each individual and even confirmed their membership. A lot of work went in to making that page and it was extremely helpful to all the ILWU / ILA members.
BRING IT BACK. We need to stay connected and know if someone gets hurt working. It was a safe space for us.
Been on the waterfront 20 years and that page kept everyone tight. Facebook admins dont know a thing about the job.
we should move discussions about sensitive stuff (contracts, organizing, etc) to modules like www.perzo.com employers love to perv fb pages, etc., for information to help them in bargaining, and with screwing over your average worker.
I find Google to be a great place to communicate which other longshoremans.
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Fix this. Jerry put in so much time to organize the locals and it actually worked well. Give him his page back.