@metaworkers4change.bsky.social
Despite letters from 40+ democratically elected leaders asking Meta and Lavish Roots to recognize worker rights to form a union on their campuses, the company has failed to do a card check and recognize their efforts:
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Despite letters from 40+ democratically elected leaders asking Meta and Lavish Roots to recognize worker rights to form a union on their campuses, the company has failed to do a card check and recognize their efforts:
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We represent nearly 1,500 dining workers on tech campuses in WA and OR at Google, Microsoft, and Meta. All these workers secured union recognition through a card check process just like workers are now asking from Lavish Roots. The countdown to our deadline of Dec 1 continues!
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We represent nearly 1,500 dining workers on tech campuses in WA and OR at Google, Microsoft, and Meta. All these workers secured union recognition through a card check process just like workers are now asking from Lavish Roots. The countdown to our deadline of Dec 1 continues!
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Shout it from the rooftops.
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Shout it from the rooftops.
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TLDR: tech workers, get organized!
The Alphabet Workers Union has issued a statement in response to Amazon’s announcement that it will lay off 14,000 corporate workers: “Now is the time for us to stand together collectively, so we have power and a real voice in our industry.”
The Alphabet Workers Union has issued a statement in response to Amazon’s announcement that it will lay off 14,000 corporate workers: “Now is the time for us to stand together collectively, so we have power and a real voice in our industry.”
October 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
TLDR: tech workers, get organized!
The Alphabet Workers Union has issued a statement in response to Amazon’s announcement that it will lay off 14,000 corporate workers: “Now is the time for us to stand together collectively, so we have power and a real voice in our industry.”
The Alphabet Workers Union has issued a statement in response to Amazon’s announcement that it will lay off 14,000 corporate workers: “Now is the time for us to stand together collectively, so we have power and a real voice in our industry.”
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We've filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee opposing Starbucks's 2028 Olympic partnership.
"[SBWU] contends... that Starbucks’ treatment of U.S. workers looking to unionize... — as well as allegations of forced labor abroad — conflict with the Olympic Games’ code of ethics."
"[SBWU] contends... that Starbucks’ treatment of U.S. workers looking to unionize... — as well as allegations of forced labor abroad — conflict with the Olympic Games’ code of ethics."
Unionized baristas want Olympics to drop Starbucks as its 'official coffee partner'
A Starbucks workers union filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee, challenging the chain's role as the 2028 Games' 'official coffee partner.'
www.latimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
We've filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee opposing Starbucks's 2028 Olympic partnership.
"[SBWU] contends... that Starbucks’ treatment of U.S. workers looking to unionize... — as well as allegations of forced labor abroad — conflict with the Olympic Games’ code of ethics."
"[SBWU] contends... that Starbucks’ treatment of U.S. workers looking to unionize... — as well as allegations of forced labor abroad — conflict with the Olympic Games’ code of ethics."
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Most dollar store workers are spread in tiny clusters across the country, meaning each store would have to unionize individually. Today, only 4% of retail workers in the U.S. are unionized. Many are now turning to a different model to build power without unions.
Dollar Store Workers’ Fight Shows How to Build Power Even Without a Union
Since the NLRB is not going to save dollar store workers, “we need to learn how to [organize] ourselves,” says a worker.
truthout.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Most dollar store workers are spread in tiny clusters across the country, meaning each store would have to unionize individually. Today, only 4% of retail workers in the U.S. are unionized. Many are now turning to a different model to build power without unions.
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Despite making critical contributions to the booming AI industry, data workers often report that they aren’t treated like the skilled, valuable workers that they are.
So, from @alphabetworkersunion.org to @turkopticon.bsky.social, data workers are organizing for better pay and working conditions.
So, from @alphabetworkersunion.org to @turkopticon.bsky.social, data workers are organizing for better pay and working conditions.
October 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Despite making critical contributions to the booming AI industry, data workers often report that they aren’t treated like the skilled, valuable workers that they are.
So, from @alphabetworkersunion.org to @turkopticon.bsky.social, data workers are organizing for better pay and working conditions.
So, from @alphabetworkersunion.org to @turkopticon.bsky.social, data workers are organizing for better pay and working conditions.
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🗣️The Future Of The Tech Industry Is Unionized!
“The way layoffs happened at Google, where it wasn’t clear what the reason for people getting laid off was, definitely created a sense of job insecurity & mistrust,” said AWU Prez Parul Koul @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
“The way layoffs happened at Google, where it wasn’t clear what the reason for people getting laid off was, definitely created a sense of job insecurity & mistrust,” said AWU Prez Parul Koul @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The future of white-collar work may be unionized
Law firms, banks and tech companies are seeing an uptick in employees choosing to join unions.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🗣️The Future Of The Tech Industry Is Unionized!
“The way layoffs happened at Google, where it wasn’t clear what the reason for people getting laid off was, definitely created a sense of job insecurity & mistrust,” said AWU Prez Parul Koul @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
“The way layoffs happened at Google, where it wasn’t clear what the reason for people getting laid off was, definitely created a sense of job insecurity & mistrust,” said AWU Prez Parul Koul @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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You can sign on to Fain's call at UAW’s May Day website: may1.uaw.org
Labor Notes has some resources to help you get started at May2028.org
Labor Notes has some resources to help you get started at May2028.org
October 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
You can sign on to Fain's call at UAW’s May Day website: may1.uaw.org
Labor Notes has some resources to help you get started at May2028.org
Labor Notes has some resources to help you get started at May2028.org
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A union will drastically improve your work life. If you work in nonfiction TV, documentary film, podcasting, online media or broadcast news, contact a representative from the WGA East to answer your questions. www.wgaeast.org/organize/con...
Contact An Organizer | Writers Guild of America East
Find out how you can form a union at your workplace. No matter what changes have impacted the media industry, the Guild has always played a central role in fighting for—and winning—better standards…
www.wgaeast.org
October 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A union will drastically improve your work life. If you work in nonfiction TV, documentary film, podcasting, online media or broadcast news, contact a representative from the WGA East to answer your questions. www.wgaeast.org/organize/con...
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We’re done being treated like disposable pawns. Trump’s threats to fire federal workers during a shutdown are reckless and we’re fighting back in court. Workers keep this country running. We won’t back down.✊
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Unions sue Trump admin over mass layoff plan during government shutdown
Labor unions argued the administration's actions are "contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious."
www.axios.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We’re done being treated like disposable pawns. Trump’s threats to fire federal workers during a shutdown are reckless and we’re fighting back in court. Workers keep this country running. We won’t back down.✊
seiu.co/3Kyzm1c
seiu.co/3Kyzm1c
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Let’s Go! Boston is so READY! The ball is in your court, Starbucks.
October 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Let’s Go! Boston is so READY! The ball is in your court, Starbucks.
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Solidarity with our @kickstarterunited.org union siblings ON STRIKE!
‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Solidarity with our @kickstarterunited.org union siblings ON STRIKE!
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1/ It’s time to get real about Amazon and AI. Amazon coworkers: sign our open letter below to tell Amazon leadership that we need a more responsible rollout of AI. Everyone else: Send our letter to anyone who works at Amazon or even in the tech industry.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter?...
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter?...
Open Letter — AECJ
www.amazonclimatejustice.org
September 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
1/ It’s time to get real about Amazon and AI. Amazon coworkers: sign our open letter below to tell Amazon leadership that we need a more responsible rollout of AI. Everyone else: Send our letter to anyone who works at Amazon or even in the tech industry.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter?...
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter?...
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Italy's largest union, with over 5.5 million workers, has called a general strike for Friday in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla.
And smaller Italian unions have said they will join CGIL's general strike.
And smaller Italian unions have said they will join CGIL's general strike.
October 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Italy's largest union, with over 5.5 million workers, has called a general strike for Friday in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla.
And smaller Italian unions have said they will join CGIL's general strike.
And smaller Italian unions have said they will join CGIL's general strike.
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Big shoutout to everyone at @techequity.bsky.social, @alphabetworkersunion.org, and @cwaunion.bsky.social! This new report highlights the conditions faced by U.S.-based data workers and content moderators who make AI possible. cwa-union.org/ghost-worker...
September 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Big shoutout to everyone at @techequity.bsky.social, @alphabetworkersunion.org, and @cwaunion.bsky.social! This new report highlights the conditions faced by U.S.-based data workers and content moderators who make AI possible. cwa-union.org/ghost-worker...
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Elected officials must come to an agreement that puts working people first. Raising health care costs to fund tax breaks for billionaires is unacceptable.
September 30, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Elected officials must come to an agreement that puts working people first. Raising health care costs to fund tax breaks for billionaires is unacceptable.
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#OtD 27 Sep 1915 a strike of 5000 garment workers in Chicago was called by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America demanding better pay, shorter hours and the abolition of blacklisting. Employers called in police and fired hundreds stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9962...
September 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
#OtD 27 Sep 1915 a strike of 5000 garment workers in Chicago was called by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America demanding better pay, shorter hours and the abolition of blacklisting. Employers called in police and fired hundreds stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9962...
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Starbucks Cancels Pumpkin Spice Season After Cinnamon Unionizes: tinyurl.com/436ewmrb
September 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Starbucks Cancels Pumpkin Spice Season After Cinnamon Unionizes: tinyurl.com/436ewmrb
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"[Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol] makes 6,666 times as much as the average worker, whose blood, sweat, and tears generates that wealth."
September 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"[Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol] makes 6,666 times as much as the average worker, whose blood, sweat, and tears generates that wealth."
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HAPPENING NOW: Alphabet Workers Union members are outside of the Google offices in NYC speaking out against the Trump administration’s H-1B visa proclamation!
Tune in: www.facebook.com/AlphabetWork...
Tune in: www.facebook.com/AlphabetWork...
September 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Alphabet Workers Union members are outside of the Google offices in NYC speaking out against the Trump administration’s H-1B visa proclamation!
Tune in: www.facebook.com/AlphabetWork...
Tune in: www.facebook.com/AlphabetWork...