The interviews in "Welcoming Change" were
filmed in parts of Southwest, North and West Philadelphia. “They
are stories of hope," says David Randle, the director. " I was
impressed by that even though they earn such low wages.” David
Randle made his film as a member of the Media Mobilizing Project,
a community group that makes films about community activism. Worker and activist Donald Lindsay, talking
about what we would like to say to the incoming director, says
“We would get to talking about what his goals are and what our
goals are.” "Welcoming Change" also has its sad moments.
Moments that remind the viewer that poverty exists even among
the opulence of the museum. “It’s a sin in this country, that
you work 40 hours a week and can never get your head above water.
You should be able to pay your bills…without borrowing from
Peter to pay Paul,” says Juanita Love in one of the video's
sadder moments. The security guards are trying to improve
their wages from the current $10.03 per hour (or less for non-AlliedBarton
guards) to $13.48 per hour. The video ends with a call to support the guards at the museum and the Employee Free Choice Act, a piece of legislation that would allow these guards at the museum to automatically be recognized as a union after a majority of workers had signed up for that option. |