Randell Hynes About Buildup Cooperative Our Mission Buildup Cooperative is a Nevada non-profit organization dedicated to empowering workers and reforming outdated labor laws that no longer serve today’s workforce. We believe in the power of collective action to create meaningful change in how labor is valued, protected, and respected across America. Our Story Founded in 2023 in … Read more
The On-Demand Union Revolution THE PROBLEM America’s workers are under attack: “When my entire senior tech team was laid off and our jobs sent overseas, I realized the system was broken.” THE SOLUTION: PAY-MAKER The first On-Demand Union platform that: “Think of it as ‘Uber for workplace organizing’ – available when you need it, without … Read more
The statement “Nonunion workers may strike only if their actions are truly concerted and meet legal criteria” refers to protections granted under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), specifically Section 7. This report outlines the legal criteria governing strikes by nonunion workers, drawing on statutory language, official guidance, and enforcement practices of the National Labor … Read more
Dear Employer,
In today’s workplace, employees are increasingly aware of their rights to engage in collective action—even without formal union representation. When workers approach management as a group to address workplace concerns, many employers are uncertain about their legal obligations and how to respond appropriately.
In the vast wheat fields of Kansas in 1892, a farmer stood before his peers at a Farmers’ Alliance meeting. “We plow, we plant, we harvest,” he declared, “yet others set our prices and take our profits.” Today, more than a century later, a rideshare driver in San Francisco opens her earnings app and sighs … Read more
Introduction In 2025, a growing grassroots labor movement, known as “Pay Us Right,” has emerged as a mighty rallying cry for America’s struggling workers. Sparked by widespread wage stagnation, corporate indifference, and shrinking benefits, this decentralized yet unified campaign is uniting service workers, gig laborers, federal employees, and unionized sectors in a national demand for … Read more
U.S. Labor Law, the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935, written when most of us worked in factories, has not been changed in my lifetime. A Personal Account: Laid Off at 63 and Left Without Options Let me paint you a picture: I’m a 64-year-old Army Veteran with a 33-year tech career, believing in … Read more
Today marks a turning point in American history. Starting August 22, 2025, workers across the United States will raise their collective voice, demanding fair wages and standing in court and employer negotiations. This day is not just a date on the calendar—it’s the beginning of a new era where the power of unity and solidarity shapes the future of work.
The gig economy in America, now encompassing over 70 million workers, is often celebrated as a triumph of flexibility and autonomy.
Yet beneath this narrative of empowerment lies a deeper, more troubling story: gig work has not emerged primarily from worker demand, but as a reluctant adaptation to a labor system eroded by outdated laws and the systematic weakening of collective worker voice. This transformation is less a revolution of choice and more a structural consequence of an unbalanced legal framework.