V-Day Annual Report 2015 | Page 19

G REVOLUTION 2015 RISE FOR THE RAISE All over the world, women workers rose against exploitation of labor and capitalism. They rose for their right to employment, humane working conditions, livable wages, and the right to form unions for the protection of these rights. The intersection of economic security, ending workplace sexual harassment, strong labor laws, and the ability for women to thrive was amplified by multiple risings this year. In the U.S., restaurant workers and customers who support One Fair Wage called on legislators to raise the minimum wage and on CEOs to pay workers a livable wage. One Billion Rising joined ROC United to get the word out about a series of actions and on 13 February—ROC’s annual day of action—a national action took place. Following these actions, ROC celebrated a huge success when New York Governor Cuomo announced a raise to $7.50 an hour for New York’s 400,000 tipped workers. MEN RISING Men led and organized groundbreaking, revolutionary initiatives, serving as inspiration to other men around the world to join the radical shift in consciousness in how women and girls are treated and seen both in their communities and globally. 19