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A coalition of over 100 labor, community, faith, and student groups fighting for Workers' Rights and Economic Justice!

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Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 3h
Labor Says ICE OUT! Keep up the pressure on Mayor Wilson & DA Vasquez! Rally and march from the Multnomah County Courthouse to Portland City Hall.

Fri, 2/20
12 - 1PM

Meet in front of the Multnomah County Courthouse (Corner of SW Madison & SW 1st) then march to Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.)
LABOR SAYS ICE OUT! Our city has banned the use of tear gas. Our state has a long tradition of sanctuary. In this charged historical moment, these values must be more than words; they must be enforced. In order to keep pressure on Mayor Wilson & DA Vasquez, please join the many organizations who showed up on 1/31 for a 2/20 rally and march from the Multnomah County Courthouse to Portland City Hall. Rally Details: Friday, 2/20 12 - 1PM Meet in front of the Multnomah County Courthouse (Corner of SW Madison & SW 1st) then march to Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.) - a short 5 minute walk A small delegation will march to DA Vasquez's office to demand action against ICE. After our march to City Hall, we will hear from four speakers who will represent union leadership, people impacted by teargas on 1/31, and workers on the frontline facing off with ICE.
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People are going to need to treat data canters with the same energy they have been treating the concentration camps and the news will as well if we want any chance to reestablish a democracy
February 18, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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As the public realizes the government is starting to arrest people speaking out against datacenters at public events. People should understand that is because the data centers are an integral part of fascist infrastructure, they are needed to target civilians for the next phase of ethnic cleansing.
Community activist arrested at data center meeting in Claremore
Community members in Claremore expressed shock when a man was arrested after speaking in opposition to a data center proposal."It all goes back to this idea of
ktul.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Let’s raise up labor’s voice and demand ICE get out of our communities!
jwjpdx.bsky.social Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 3h
Labor Says ICE OUT! Keep up the pressure on Mayor Wilson & DA Vasquez! Rally and march from the Multnomah County Courthouse to Portland City Hall.

Fri, 2/20
12 - 1PM

Meet in front of the Multnomah County Courthouse (Corner of SW Madison & SW 1st) then march to Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.)
LABOR SAYS ICE OUT! Our city has banned the use of tear gas. Our state has a long tradition of sanctuary. In this charged historical moment, these values must be more than words; they must be enforced. In order to keep pressure on Mayor Wilson & DA Vasquez, please join the many organizations who showed up on 1/31 for a 2/20 rally and march from the Multnomah County Courthouse to Portland City Hall. Rally Details: Friday, 2/20 12 - 1PM Meet in front of the Multnomah County Courthouse (Corner of SW Madison & SW 1st) then march to Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.) - a short 5 minute walk A small delegation will march to DA Vasquez's office to demand action against ICE. After our march to City Hall, we will hear from four speakers who will represent union leadership, people impacted by teargas on 1/31, and workers on the frontline facing off with ICE.
February 18, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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@moreperfectunion.bsky.social | More Perfect Union: "Oregon Residents Are MAD AS HELL About Corrupt Data Center Deals" | @parkroseperma.bsky.social, hear about this, yet? | #SenatorJaneenSollman #BigTech #TaxBreaks #Farmland #NoPropertyTax
www.youtube.com/shorts/4Ciry...
Oregon Residents Are MAD AS HELL About Corrupt Data Center Deals
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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February 14, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Some slightly good news in union membership data, last year the number of union members increased by about 400,000 and the union membership rate increased 0.1% to 10%.
www.bls.gov/news.release...
Union Membership (Annual) News Release - 2025 A01 Results
www.bls.gov
February 18, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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US union coverage was 16.5 million workers in 2025, the highest since 2009

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US union membership soared to 16-year high in 2025 despite Trump assault
Union coverage slightly increased last year even as White House tried to eliminate contracts for thousands of workers
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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portlandmercury.com
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) that bars federal agents at Portland's ICE facility from using tear gas on protesters for another two weeks.
Judge Extends Temporary Restraining Order in Class-Action Suit Against DHS
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) that bars federal agents at Portland's ICE facility from using tear gas on protesters for another two weeks. US District Judge Michael Simo...
www.portlandmercury.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released their annual union membership report, which shows nearly 170,000 more professional joined unions in 2025, bringing the total number of professionals in unions to more than 6.6 million.
Full statement: www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...
February 18, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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What's a Democrat for? Today’s Dems could aspire just to return us to some pre-Trump “normal.” But for millions of Americans, that isn’t nearly good enough.

It’s your turn to weigh in. What is the party doing wrong—and right? Answer here: trib.al/bQYcqwi
February 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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This isn’t the first time someone has pretended to be ICE. trib.al/jUneRxn

Police arrested a man in Galveston, Texas, in December for impersonating an agent and trying to arrest two people, telling the civilians who confronted him that he didn’t need to give them his name or badge number.
February 17, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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“And because my network clearly does not want us to talk about this,” Colbert said, “let’s talk about this.” trib.al/0CX2ThM
February 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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New Column: Remembering Jesse Jackson's profound economic legacy. newrepublic.com/article/2066... via @newrepublic.com
30 Years Later, It Looks Like Jesse Jackson Won the Economic Argument
The civil rights icon’s progressive ideas were sidelined during the centrist Clinton years, but they’re ascendant in the Democratic Party today.
newrepublic.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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democracyforward.org
We’re suing to stop DHS’s unlawful use of tear gas and other toxic chemicals near an affordable housing community in Portland, OR.

Here’s what residents have to say.
February 18, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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citizensforethics.org
ICE expects to spend $38.3 BILLION on its plan to turn warehouses across the country into immigrant detention centers, according to agency documents.

The plan’s budget is more than the total annual spending for 22 states.
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion converting warehouses into detention centers, according to planning documents, more than the annual budgets of 22 states.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Portland Public Schools expands wellness support for Latino families amid immigration fears
Portland Public Schools expands wellness support for Latino families amid immigration fears
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As immigration enforcement activity continues across the country — including in Portland — Portland Public Schools is expanding efforts to support Latino students and …
www.koin.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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Fight Like Hell! Nationwide Day of Action📫

On Sunday, February 22, NALC branches are hosting local Fight Like Hell rallies calling for a fair contract. With branches holding events nationwide on the same day, letter carriers are delivering the message: First-class service deserves first-class pay!
Fair Contract for America's Letter Carriers Nationalwide Day of Action Sunday, February 22 nalc.org/feb22 Rally at East Portland Post Office (1020 SE 7th, 97214) 11am
February 18, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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True inclusion starts EARLY. Preschool For All helps by funding free care for every kid in the language and setting that’s best for them, with educators who are valued!

It's ✨Story Time!✨
Black text on playful yellow backgrounds: “My eldest daughter spent her first preschool year in the Preschool Promise program and her second year in Preschool for All. Thanks to this initiative, she was able to attend a high-quality Montessori school that nurtured her growth not just as a student, but as a whole person. My daughter’s school didn’t suppress her assertiveness or energy, they embraced it and guided her to become more independent. They saw her for who she is: a confident, active learner with so much to offer. They turned every moment into a chance to build her independence, her self-confidence, and her voice. Without Preschool for All, we never could have afforded this kind of education. My family, like many others in our community, earns between $45,000 and $65,000 per year. For us, and for countless other immigrant, working-class families, this program opened doors that would otherwise remain closed. As a multilingual household, we are raising our children to honor their culture, language, and heritage. We are active in our community, and we believe education is one of the most powerful tools for liberation and self-determination. Preschool for All didn’t just help my child thrive, it helped her see herself as valued, respected, and full of potential. That matters.” - Claudia R"
February 17, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Copyediting is a lost art.
ruthgraham.bsky.social Ruth Graham @ruthgraham.bsky.social · 4h
I imagine it was extremely disturbing
February 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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(AP) - A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging its determination last week that revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
February 18, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Libraries are among the few public institutions that represent the kind of world we want to live in. They must be fought for.
February 18, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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🪧Join OFNHP on the picketline at Kaiser Westside TOMORROW (Thurs 2/19) to demand Kaiser return to the national table and settle their agreement! Kaiser has left 60K healthcare workers in limbo!

🏥Westside Medical Center
📅Thurs, Feb 19th (shifts from 6am - 8pm)
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After months of delay at the national table, Kaiser is still refusing to bargain a fair national agreement — leaving healthcare workers across the country in limbo. Join OFNHP members for an informational picket at Kaiser Westside Medical Center on February 19th to demand that Kaiser Permanente return to the table and settle this contract. Healthcare professionals are fighting for safe staffing, quality patient care, and a contract that respects the people who make our healthcare system run. When Kaiser stalls, it's the future of healthcare that pays the price. Westside Medical Center February 19th Stand with healthcare workers Click here to sign up for a picket shift!
February 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Labor Says ICE OUT! Keep up the pressure on Mayor Wilson & DA Vasquez! Rally and march from the Multnomah County Courthouse to Portland City Hall.

Fri, 2/20
12 - 1PM

Meet in front of the Multnomah County Courthouse (Corner of SW Madison & SW 1st) then march to Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.)
LABOR SAYS ICE OUT! Our city has banned the use of tear gas. Our state has a long tradition of sanctuary. In this charged historical moment, these values must be more than words; they must be enforced. In order to keep pressure on Mayor Wilson & DA Vasquez, please join the many organizations who showed up on 1/31 for a 2/20 rally and march from the Multnomah County Courthouse to Portland City Hall. Rally Details: Friday, 2/20 12 - 1PM Meet in front of the Multnomah County Courthouse (Corner of SW Madison & SW 1st) then march to Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.) - a short 5 minute walk A small delegation will march to DA Vasquez's office to demand action against ICE. After our march to City Hall, we will hear from four speakers who will represent union leadership, people impacted by teargas on 1/31, and workers on the frontline facing off with ICE.
February 18, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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The cost of groceries and shelter have both risen by over 30% since 2020.

www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/b...
The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy
A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans feel so sour about a growing economy.
www.cnbc.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Rail, trolleybus, and cable car workers could soon hit the brakes on Mexico City’s mass transit system—2,700 workers are fighting for raises, job security, and more hires and training to expand and maintain the city's electric transport infrastructure labornotes.org/2026/02/mexi... 1/2
Mexico City’s Trolleybus Workers Could Bring the City to a Grinding Halt
Rail, trolleybus, and cable car workers could soon hit the brakes on Mexico City’s mass transit syst
labornotes.org
February 18, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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📣 The Labor Action Tracker 2025 Annual Report is officially here, courtesy of ILRLaborAction, CornellILR, and LER_Illinois! Check out the link below for the full report, or take a look at the overview in the following thread! www.ilr.cornell.edu/faculty-and-...
Labor Action Tracker 2025
www.ilr.cornell.edu
February 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM