Austin Rent Strike! Don’t Pay Rent In April!

Capitalists are laying off workers during the economic crisis accelerated by the COVID-19 outbreak, with many tens of thousands having lost their jobs this month in Austin. Meanwhile, our bosses further exploit those of us who still have jobs, forcing us to work even harder or cutting our hours. Not to mention, the state is spending trillions of dollars to aid monopolies, while leaving workers to fend for ourselves.

The working class is bearing the brunt of the economic freefall, but landlords still expect us to pay rent so they can maintain profits during a crisis caused by their own class. It’s time to come together with our neighbors, family, and friends, and fight back. Tenants must unite against the landlords and bosses that exploit us and the state that keeps this rotten system going!



WE DEMAND

IMMEDIATE RENT STOPPAGE! This means landlords won’t accumulate back rent that we’re expected to pay later. STOP ON ALL UTILITY BILLS! We should not be charged for utilities while the government is mandating people stay inside our homes. FULL WAGES REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCE OR IMMIGRATION STATUS! We demand more than the reduced wages from unemployment benefits, or having our pay cut at work.

The working class makes everything. But, in crisis, capitalists want to leave us homeless and penniless. Join the working class and refuse to pay your rent on April 1st.

Email us at defendourhoodz@gmail.com to get involved!

NO RENT WITHOUT WORK OR WAGES!

IF THEY DON’T PAY, WE DON’T PAY!