A Vision for Coforma Labor Alliance

A Coforma workers’ union fosters a transparent and cooperative relationship between leadership and staff, grounded in consistency, equity, and trust. Together, we preserve the progressive values and human-centered approach that define us. Through clear benefits and policies, fair pay, and shared growth, we make Coforma a workplace where people are proud to belong, and inspire other talented, mission-driven professionals to join us as we evolve.

We are organizing for:

Collective decision-making

• Opportunities to discuss issues together and vote on the terms of our employment
• Proactive communication with leadership before changes happen
• Duty to bargain in good faith; for example, evidence of financial need when this is a justification for a change.

Enhanced job security

• Continue to develop fair and consistent processes for bench time, furlough, and separations
• Negotiate in advance of any workforce reductions, with financial need substantiated openly
• Have legal advocacy we can rely on in tough moments

Equitable pay and benefits

• Maintain our transparent pay model competitive with national averages, ensuring changes to pay and bonus policies include our input
• Preserve the benefits that matter most to us, participating in the consideration of tradeoffs between benefits and providers before decisions are made
• Plan with confidence, knowing benefits won't change unexpectedly

Clear performance evaluation and pathways for promotion

• Work towards more consistency and fewer changes to processes year-over-year
• Negotiate to avoid freezes to promotions
• Allow managers to focus on mentorship and professional growth by having clear policies that empower employees to advocate for themselves

Protection from discrimination

• Go beyond baseline protections to achieve a workplace that honors our differences
• Navigate our response to political changes with care, centering our most impacted colleagues in topics like pronoun use and brand identity
• Continue to prioritize accessibility as a core component of our company culture

Coforma and its workers are facing a moment of profound uncertainty and precarity. We believe that by standing together and organizing with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) we can meet this moment in alignment with our values.

We know Coforma will face tough decisions in the years ahead. But we believe we can navigate change with care for ourselves, our colleagues, and our partners. By standing together, we can ensure that our voices are heard at the bargaining table and secure legally binding commitments from Coforma management.

We call upon leadership to recognize our right to organize and stand behind its stated values as we build a strong Coforma together.

Onward together!

Coforma Labor Alliance