WHY DO WE NEED A TENANTS UNION?
The Sonoma County Tenants Union (SCTU) has, as its vision, a county where every tenant has the right to a dignified, affordable, habitable living space in which every tenant knows their rights and feels free to assert them. We are a union of renters, mobile home owners and allies in Sonoma County who believe in housing justice for all. We envision a future(where) of housing that is community-driven and collectively owned, where private equity and big money interests cannot profit from the housing of low-income and working-class people and tenants unions are part of a larger, intersectional, collective fight against all systems of oppression.
THE SONOMA COUNTY TENANTS UNION
The mission of SCTU is to build power among tenants within Sonoma County that addresses their challenges within their living situations, moving from individual crisis to collective action. With the belief that housing is a human right, we develop people power to win lasting change for the renters. SCTU serves to strengthen tenants’ political and social power through education, advocacy, grassroots organizing, and collective action, and organizes to expand renter protections to prevent displacement, eliminate unjust evictions, and promote inclusive communities in Sonoma County.
BECOME A MEMBER!
More Members = More Power
Strength in numbers – the more people we've got behind us, the more political power we hold.
Mutual Aid
With enough members paying dues, we will be able to set up a general fund to provide tenants with financial assistance for certain expenses.
Solidarity and Connectedness
Share your story, hear other people's stories, make connections, share resources, and feel empowered by collective action.
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Voting Rights and Committee Work
Regular members have voting rights and can be on committees, so they have the power to shape the direction of the union and play an active role in fighting for tenants' rights and housing justice.
