STANDING WITH MEMPHIS SANITATION WORKERS
Respect. Dignity. Representation.
Sanitation workers are the backbone of our city's public health and cleanliness. Every day, they perform essential work that keeps our neighborhoods safe and our streets clean. As mayor, James Fuller is committed to ensuring these workers receive the respect, fair treatment, and support they have earned through their dedicated service.
THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP MEMPHIS CLEAN DESERVE A CITY GOVERNMENT THAT VALUES THEIR SERVICE.
“Leadership means listening to the people doing the work, respecting their experience, and giving them the tools and support necessary to succeed.”
Workplace Safety
We will prioritize the health and safety of our sanitation crews by investing in modern equipment and rigorous safety protocols.
Respect & Fair Treatment
Every worker deserves a workplace free from harassment, where their contributions are valued and their voices are heard.
Employee Representation
We support the right of workers to have effective representation and a seat at the table in decisions that affect their livelihoods.
Training & Career Development
We will provide pathways for advancement through professional training and skills development for all sanitation employees.
EVERY EMPLOYEE DESERVES A VOICE
Respectful Communication. Fair Treatment. Meaningful Representation.
Strong city services depend on open communication and the fair treatment of those who provide them. Mayoral candidate James Fuller is committed to ensuring that every city worker is treated with respect and that their professional concerns are addressed through meaningful representation.
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE
FRONTLINE EMPLOYEES • SUPERVISORS • MANAGERS
Strong leadership recognizes that every level of the organization plays an important role. We are committed to a management approach that values the insights of frontline workers as much as those of supervisors and managers.
“Respect should extend throughout the entire workforce—from frontline employees to supervisors and managers—because strong teams deliver better service to the people of Memphis.”
Employee Representation
We support the right of workers to have effective representation and a seat at the table in decisions that affect their livelihoods.
Open Communication
Establishing transparent channels for employees to share feedback and suggestions directly with city leadership.
Fair & Consistent Treatment
Ensuring that workplace policies are applied equally to all staff, fostering a culture of trust and equity.
Problem Resolution
Implementing efficient and fair processes for resolving workplace grievances and operational challenges.
LISTEN → COMMUNICATE → REVIEW → RESOLVE → IMPROVE
HONOR THE PAST. RESPECT TODAY’S WORKERS. BUILD A BETTER FUTURE.
Strong Workers. Reliable Services. A Stronger Memphis.
Memphis has a unique responsibility to remember the history of our sanitation workers and the sacrifices made for dignity and justice. We honor that history by actively improving today’s workplace through better equipment, fair treatment, and safer conditions. Strong leadership means supporting employees with clear expectations and accountability, ensuring that those who serve our city are respected and empowered to succeed.
RESPECT THE WORKERS. STRENGTHEN THE WORKFORCE. SERVE THE PEOPLE.
“We honor the sacrifices of the past by building a workplace today where dignity, safety, respect, opportunity, and service remain priorities.”
RESPECT & DIGNITY
We will foster a workplace culture where every employee is treated with professional respect and personal dignity.
SAFETY & EQUIPMENT
Investing in the modern tools and rigorous safety protocols required for workers to do their jobs safely and effectively.
REPRESENTATION & COMMUNICATION
Ensuring workers have meaningful representation and transparent channels to share feedback with city leadership.
SERVICE & ACCOUNTABILITY
Setting clear expectations and holding all levels of management accountable for delivering reliable city services.