Jennifer Berigan
@ctunionista.bsky.social
Proud union member & worker advocate at @ctaflcio.bsky.social. Social & economic justice seeker. Lover of sheep & #sisu. Posts & reposts are mine. 🐑
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As you're making the BIG grocery list this weekend, consider buying union-made. When you buy union, you're supporting:
✨ Good jobs in U.S. communities
💵 Living wages
🩺 Good benefits
🦺 Safe working conditions
🫶 Dignity and respect for workers
These quality products are produced by union members 🧵
✨ Good jobs in U.S. communities
💵 Living wages
🩺 Good benefits
🦺 Safe working conditions
🫶 Dignity and respect for workers
These quality products are produced by union members 🧵
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
As you're making the BIG grocery list this weekend, consider buying union-made. When you buy union, you're supporting:
✨ Good jobs in U.S. communities
💵 Living wages
🩺 Good benefits
🦺 Safe working conditions
🫶 Dignity and respect for workers
These quality products are produced by union members 🧵
✨ Good jobs in U.S. communities
💵 Living wages
🩺 Good benefits
🦺 Safe working conditions
🫶 Dignity and respect for workers
These quality products are produced by union members 🧵
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Baristas are on strike. So guess what? Starbucks doesn’t get a dime.
We stand with the workers — not the billionaire brewing union busting on the side. #NoContractNoCoffee
https://seiu.co/NoStarbucks
We stand with the workers — not the billionaire brewing union busting on the side. #NoContractNoCoffee
https://seiu.co/NoStarbucks
November 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Baristas are on strike. So guess what? Starbucks doesn’t get a dime.
We stand with the workers — not the billionaire brewing union busting on the side. #NoContractNoCoffee
https://seiu.co/NoStarbucks
We stand with the workers — not the billionaire brewing union busting on the side. #NoContractNoCoffee
https://seiu.co/NoStarbucks
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It’s time to #PayThePlayers what you owe them, WNBA.
America’s unions stand in solidarity with WNBPA members as they fight for a strong contract that gives them the dignity and respect they deserve.
America’s unions stand in solidarity with WNBPA members as they fight for a strong contract that gives them the dignity and respect they deserve.
September 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It’s time to #PayThePlayers what you owe them, WNBA.
America’s unions stand in solidarity with WNBPA members as they fight for a strong contract that gives them the dignity and respect they deserve.
America’s unions stand in solidarity with WNBPA members as they fight for a strong contract that gives them the dignity and respect they deserve.
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Pay them what you owe them!
The Connecticut labor movement was proud to stand with members of the WNBPA at the Connecticut Sun game as they fight for a fair contract.
Respect the players by paying them their fair share.
(And the Connecticut Sun won 87-84!)
The Connecticut labor movement was proud to stand with members of the WNBPA at the Connecticut Sun game as they fight for a fair contract.
Respect the players by paying them their fair share.
(And the Connecticut Sun won 87-84!)
September 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Pay them what you owe them!
The Connecticut labor movement was proud to stand with members of the WNBPA at the Connecticut Sun game as they fight for a fair contract.
Respect the players by paying them their fair share.
(And the Connecticut Sun won 87-84!)
The Connecticut labor movement was proud to stand with members of the WNBPA at the Connecticut Sun game as they fight for a fair contract.
Respect the players by paying them their fair share.
(And the Connecticut Sun won 87-84!)
Very compelling.
Opinion: Why Lamont should not seek a third term as CT governor
Lamont should not seek a third term as governor. Our Connecticut Democratic Party should choose a new leader to steer our state.
www.courant.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Very compelling.
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Under Reagan's tax cuts, the average tax cut for the top 1% was 68x larger than the average cut for middle-class households.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
July 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Under Reagan's tax cuts, the average tax cut for the top 1% was 68x larger than the average cut for middle-class households.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
Under Bush's tax cuts, it was 16x larger.
And under Trump, 36x larger.
The GOP has always governed for the privileged few.
Wake up Democrats!
Democratic Governors, Why Are You Turning Your Backs on Workers?
Oregon’s Tina Kotek did the right thing this week. But other Democratic governors and leaders are opposing measures that would unambiguously help workers. Shame on them.
newrepublic.com
June 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Wake up Democrats!
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The day after Lamont vetoed #UIforStrikingWorkers in CT, the Governor of Oregon signed a similar bill into law! And the Governor of Washington State signed their version into law last month.
Protecting working people has only become more urgent since the Trump Administration has gutted the NLRB.
Protecting working people has only become more urgent since the Trump Administration has gutted the NLRB.
June 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The day after Lamont vetoed #UIforStrikingWorkers in CT, the Governor of Oregon signed a similar bill into law! And the Governor of Washington State signed their version into law last month.
Protecting working people has only become more urgent since the Trump Administration has gutted the NLRB.
Protecting working people has only become more urgent since the Trump Administration has gutted the NLRB.
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Another interesting (bad) move by Gov. Lamont. This is the second year in a row he's vetoed UI for striking workers legislation. Such a let down. 👎
Gov. Lamont has vetoed #UIforStrikingWorkers and once again sided with corporate CEOs over the hardworking people of Connecticut.
June 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Another interesting (bad) move by Gov. Lamont. This is the second year in a row he's vetoed UI for striking workers legislation. Such a let down. 👎
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Gov. Lamont has vetoed #UIforStrikingWorkers and once again sided with corporate CEOs over the hardworking people of Connecticut.
June 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Gov. Lamont has vetoed #UIforStrikingWorkers and once again sided with corporate CEOs over the hardworking people of Connecticut.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff issued statements today in response to Governor Lamont’s veto of Senate Bill 8, legislation to extend insurance protections to striking workers. Full statements ➡️ https://bit.ly/4k14bHO
June 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff issued statements today in response to Governor Lamont’s veto of Senate Bill 8, legislation to extend insurance protections to striking workers. Full statements ➡️ https://bit.ly/4k14bHO
Thank you to Sen. Martin Looney, @bobduffct.bsky.social and the Senate Democratic Caucus for leading the way and standing in solidarity with workers to pass SB 8. It would have incentivized employers to stop using workers' financial distress as a bargaining strategy, had Gov. Lamont signed it.
Senators Looney and Duff Release Statement on Governor’s Veto of SB 8 - Connecticut Senate Democrats
Senators Looney and Duff Release Statement on Governor's Veto of SB 8 HARTFORD – Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) issued the ...
www.senatedems.ct.gov
June 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Thank you to Sen. Martin Looney, @bobduffct.bsky.social and the Senate Democratic Caucus for leading the way and standing in solidarity with workers to pass SB 8. It would have incentivized employers to stop using workers' financial distress as a bargaining strategy, had Gov. Lamont signed it.
SB 8 prevents employers from bargaining in bad faith and forcing workers to strike. It passed the CT House and Senate overwhelmingly. Now it's up to Gov. Lamont.
www.wfsb.com/2025/06/17/h...
www.wfsb.com/2025/06/17/h...
Hundreds protest outside Governor’s home calling for protections for striking workers
Hundreds of people converged outside Governor Lamont’s mansion in Hartford on Monday night calling for more protections, for striking workers.
www.wfsb.com
June 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
SB 8 prevents employers from bargaining in bad faith and forcing workers to strike. It passed the CT House and Senate overwhelmingly. Now it's up to Gov. Lamont.
www.wfsb.com/2025/06/17/h...
www.wfsb.com/2025/06/17/h...
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All out to #LevelThePlayingField! Tonight #union members & justice advocates took to the streets outside Gov. Lamont’s mansion in Hartford to ask him a simple question; “Whose side are you on - working people or corporate CEOs?” #UIforStrikingWorkers @aflcio.org
June 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
All out to #LevelThePlayingField! Tonight #union members & justice advocates took to the streets outside Gov. Lamont’s mansion in Hartford to ask him a simple question; “Whose side are you on - working people or corporate CEOs?” #UIforStrikingWorkers @aflcio.org
It's never too late to do the right thing. Gov. Lamont - sign SB 8!
www.ctinsider.com/business/art...
www.ctinsider.com/business/art...
Hundreds rally outside CT Governor's Residence for unemployment benefits for striking workers
Supporters of unemployment benefits for striking workers still hope the governor will change his mind on the issue.
www.ctinsider.com
June 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
It's never too late to do the right thing. Gov. Lamont - sign SB 8!
www.ctinsider.com/business/art...
www.ctinsider.com/business/art...
Well said, Chris Mattei.
www.courant.com/2025/06/02/o...
www.courant.com/2025/06/02/o...
Opinion: What the Pratt & Whitney machinists did means something for all of us
Unions don’t just represent workers. They anchor our communities by putting their power to work for all of us.
www.courant.com
June 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Well said, Chris Mattei.
www.courant.com/2025/06/02/o...
www.courant.com/2025/06/02/o...
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This person wants to spread the good news of Christianity through a snide video mocking people’s fear of the deaths of poor Americans that her bill will cause.
An actually loathsome human, and she’s a Senator no less. Dark days.
An actually loathsome human, and she’s a Senator no less. Dark days.
Absolutely bonkers — Joni Ernst doubles down on her “we are all gonna die” defense of Medicaid cuts while walking through a cemetery
May 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This person wants to spread the good news of Christianity through a snide video mocking people’s fear of the deaths of poor Americans that her bill will cause.
An actually loathsome human, and she’s a Senator no less. Dark days.
An actually loathsome human, and she’s a Senator no less. Dark days.
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At a moment when many working people feel ignored by both major political parties, this is a unique and meaningful opportunity for Gov. Ned Lamont to demonstrate his commitment to working class voters by enacting policies that protect them and their jobs.
May 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
At a moment when many working people feel ignored by both major political parties, this is a unique and meaningful opportunity for Gov. Ned Lamont to demonstrate his commitment to working class voters by enacting policies that protect them and their jobs.
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The State House just passed UI for Striking Workers! The passage of this bill in both chambers with a bipartisan vote marks a critical victory for working people in our state.
Now it's on Gov. Lamont to do the right thing. He can either stand with corporate CEOs or stand with working people.
Now it's on Gov. Lamont to do the right thing. He can either stand with corporate CEOs or stand with working people.
May 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The State House just passed UI for Striking Workers! The passage of this bill in both chambers with a bipartisan vote marks a critical victory for working people in our state.
Now it's on Gov. Lamont to do the right thing. He can either stand with corporate CEOs or stand with working people.
Now it's on Gov. Lamont to do the right thing. He can either stand with corporate CEOs or stand with working people.
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Kirby Boyce, member of IAM Local 1746, joined State Senate leaders this morning to urge passage of #UIforStrikingWorkers: "We just ended a 23-day strike at Pratt and I’m sure that if SB 8 was in place, the strike would not have happened in the first place."
May 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Kirby Boyce, member of IAM Local 1746, joined State Senate leaders this morning to urge passage of #UIforStrikingWorkers: "We just ended a 23-day strike at Pratt and I’m sure that if SB 8 was in place, the strike would not have happened in the first place."
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Gov. Lamont just threatened to veto our #UIforStrikingWorkers legislation.
This veto threat sends a clear message: Gov. Lamont is more concerned with protecting corporate profits than supporting the working people who make our economy run.
This veto threat sends a clear message: Gov. Lamont is more concerned with protecting corporate profits than supporting the working people who make our economy run.
May 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Gov. Lamont just threatened to veto our #UIforStrikingWorkers legislation.
This veto threat sends a clear message: Gov. Lamont is more concerned with protecting corporate profits than supporting the working people who make our economy run.
This veto threat sends a clear message: Gov. Lamont is more concerned with protecting corporate profits than supporting the working people who make our economy run.
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It's the final countdown! UAW-MDA members are ready to strike if General Dynamics cannot come to a fair agreement this Sunday. Join us on Facebook Live for an important update tomorrow, Sunday, at 10pm ET.
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UAW-MDA Final Countdown Rally
YouTube video by UAW
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May 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
It's the final countdown! UAW-MDA members are ready to strike if General Dynamics cannot come to a fair agreement this Sunday. Join us on Facebook Live for an important update tomorrow, Sunday, at 10pm ET.
youtu.be/d0kklIwIC6M?...
youtu.be/d0kklIwIC6M?...
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Sesame Street is officially UNION! Workers at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, have voted 55-19 to join @opeiulocal153.bsky.social
Huge congrats to @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social! “We can officially say that today, May 15th, is brought to you by the letter U!”
Huge congrats to @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social! “We can officially say that today, May 15th, is brought to you by the letter U!”
May 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Sesame Street is officially UNION! Workers at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, have voted 55-19 to join @opeiulocal153.bsky.social
Huge congrats to @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social! “We can officially say that today, May 15th, is brought to you by the letter U!”
Huge congrats to @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social! “We can officially say that today, May 15th, is brought to you by the letter U!”
