Michael Sainato
@msainato.bsky.social
Labor reporter @TheGuardian.com
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/michael-sainato
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/michael-sainato
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Trump donor who criticized offshoring to close Ohio plant and move work to China
Workers decried John Paulson’s plan after billionaire painted himself as advocate for domestic manufacturing
www.theguardian.com
I spoke with the UAW local in Ohio about the plant closure, which they were informed of when showing up to start bargaining a new union contract.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Amazon tried to bust a union. Workers made them pay.
Since workers started organizing with Unifor, Amazon has delayed, intimidated and discriminated. Workers just won a massive back pay lawsuit, and we're in solidarity as fight for a contract.
#MakeAmazonPay
Since workers started organizing with Unifor, Amazon has delayed, intimidated and discriminated. Workers just won a massive back pay lawsuit, and we're in solidarity as fight for a contract.
#MakeAmazonPay
February 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Amazon tried to bust a union. Workers made them pay.
Since workers started organizing with Unifor, Amazon has delayed, intimidated and discriminated. Workers just won a massive back pay lawsuit, and we're in solidarity as fight for a contract.
#MakeAmazonPay
Since workers started organizing with Unifor, Amazon has delayed, intimidated and discriminated. Workers just won a massive back pay lawsuit, and we're in solidarity as fight for a contract.
#MakeAmazonPay
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Trump’s OSHA performed 20% fewer inspections and issued 42% fewer fines for severe workplace violations in 2025
www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.warren.senate.gov
February 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Trump’s OSHA performed 20% fewer inspections and issued 42% fewer fines for severe workplace violations in 2025
www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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This significant drop off in workplace safety enforcement comes as the US Department of Labor has shed staff and revoked protections and regulatory pay increases for workers
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Like working in a prison’: cuts, fear and understaffing at Trump’s labor department
Morale has plummeted as staff charged with protecting US workers feel their core mission is being undermined
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:34 PM
This significant drop off in workplace safety enforcement comes as the US Department of Labor has shed staff and revoked protections and regulatory pay increases for workers
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Bosses and union-busting politicians have tried to stop workers and their unions—slashing jobs and rigging rules to scare us out of organizing—but they’re failing.
The number of workers covered by union contracts is the highest it has been in 16 years! https://bit.ly/4qCMsK1
The number of workers covered by union contracts is the highest it has been in 16 years! https://bit.ly/4qCMsK1
February 18, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Bosses and union-busting politicians have tried to stop workers and their unions—slashing jobs and rigging rules to scare us out of organizing—but they’re failing.
The number of workers covered by union contracts is the highest it has been in 16 years! https://bit.ly/4qCMsK1
The number of workers covered by union contracts is the highest it has been in 16 years! https://bit.ly/4qCMsK1
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On news that the President of South Korea was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection, a good time to remember that real democracies do not hand their leaders immunity for actions in office.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:09 PM
On news that the President of South Korea was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection, a good time to remember that real democracies do not hand their leaders immunity for actions in office.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/strongman-...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/strongman-...
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Bolsonaro in prison, Yeon sentenced to prison, Andrew arrested on his birthday...and America still holding on to a 34 count felon as President.
February 19, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Bolsonaro in prison, Yeon sentenced to prison, Andrew arrested on his birthday...and America still holding on to a 34 count felon as President.
Trump’s OSHA performed 20% fewer inspections and issued 42% fewer fines for severe workplace violations in 2025
www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.warren.senate.gov
February 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Trump’s OSHA performed 20% fewer inspections and issued 42% fewer fines for severe workplace violations in 2025
www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Reposted by Michael Sainato
@unitehere.org is sounding the alarm on how Trump's immigration policies are harming US born and immigrant workers in the hospitality industry and causing a downturn in tourism around the US
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Trump’s immigration siege is rattling hospitality industry, workers say
Unite Here, the US’s largest hospitality workers’ union, says ICE crackdown is harming tourism and costing jobs
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:56 PM
@unitehere.org is sounding the alarm on how Trump's immigration policies are harming US born and immigrant workers in the hospitality industry and causing a downturn in tourism around the US
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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US union coverage was 16.5 million workers in 2025, the highest since 2009
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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
US union coverage was 16.5 million workers in 2025, the highest since 2009
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
@unitehere.org is sounding the alarm on how Trump's immigration policies are harming US born and immigrant workers in the hospitality industry and causing a downturn in tourism around the US
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Trump’s immigration siege is rattling hospitality industry, workers say
Unite Here, the US’s largest hospitality workers’ union, says ICE crackdown is harming tourism and costing jobs
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:56 PM
@unitehere.org is sounding the alarm on how Trump's immigration policies are harming US born and immigrant workers in the hospitality industry and causing a downturn in tourism around the US
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
US union coverage was 16.5 million workers in 2025, the highest since 2009
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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
US union coverage was 16.5 million workers in 2025, the highest since 2009
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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In a time of fear, uncertainty, and hardship, workers are realizing they are better off in a union. Workers are exerting control over their jobs and their lives through unionization. This is especially clear in the federal government, where unionization surged despite unprecedented attacks. 4/
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
In a time of fear, uncertainty, and hardship, workers are realizing they are better off in a union. Workers are exerting control over their jobs and their lives through unionization. This is especially clear in the federal government, where unionization surged despite unprecedented attacks. 4/
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But why did unionization increase by almost half a million in 2025, when we have arguably the most aggressive union buster in history as president? I’ll tell you why… 3/
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
But why did unionization increase by almost half a million in 2025, when we have arguably the most aggressive union buster in history as president? I’ll tell you why… 3/
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New #Union numbers were released this morning by BLS, showing that in 2025, 16.5 million workers in the United States were represented by a union, an increase of 463,000 from 2024 and the highest number of unionized workers in the U.S. in 16 years. 1/
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
New #Union numbers were released this morning by BLS, showing that in 2025, 16.5 million workers in the United States were represented by a union, an increase of 463,000 from 2024 and the highest number of unionized workers in the U.S. in 16 years. 1/
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I spoke with the UAW local in Ohio about the plant closure, which they were informed of when showing up to start bargaining a new union contract.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Trump donor who criticized offshoring to close Ohio plant and move work to China
Workers decried John Paulson’s plan after billionaire painted himself as advocate for domestic manufacturing
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I spoke with the UAW local in Ohio about the plant closure, which they were informed of when showing up to start bargaining a new union contract.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
I spoke with the UAW local in Ohio about the plant closure, which they were informed of when showing up to start bargaining a new union contract.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Trump donor who criticized offshoring to close Ohio plant and move work to China
Workers decried John Paulson’s plan after billionaire painted himself as advocate for domestic manufacturing
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I spoke with the UAW local in Ohio about the plant closure, which they were informed of when showing up to start bargaining a new union contract.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reposted by Michael Sainato
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
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The charge recommendation to this O'Brien executive board ally comes as O'Brien is overseeing UPS run amok after the 2023 strike threat and touted historic contract.
UPS plans to cut an additional 30k jobs after cutting 48k last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UPS plans to cut an additional 30k jobs after cutting 48k last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
February 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The charge recommendation to this O'Brien executive board ally comes as O'Brien is overseeing UPS run amok after the 2023 strike threat and touted historic contract.
UPS plans to cut an additional 30k jobs after cutting 48k last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UPS plans to cut an additional 30k jobs after cutting 48k last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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One of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien's allies who was running on his re-election slate, Chris Griswold, retired in November ahead of these charge recommendations for misusing union funds on himself and trying to cover it up
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unionly.io/o/teamstersu...
February 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM
One of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien's allies who was running on his re-election slate, Chris Griswold, retired in November ahead of these charge recommendations for misusing union funds on himself and trying to cover it up
unionly.io/o/teamstersu...
unionly.io/o/teamstersu...
The charge recommendation to this O'Brien executive board ally comes as O'Brien is overseeing UPS run amok after the 2023 strike threat and touted historic contract.
UPS plans to cut an additional 30k jobs after cutting 48k last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UPS plans to cut an additional 30k jobs after cutting 48k last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
February 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The charge recommendation to this O'Brien executive board ally comes as O'Brien is overseeing UPS run amok after the 2023 strike threat and touted historic contract.
UPS plans to cut an additional 30k jobs after cutting 48k last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UPS plans to cut an additional 30k jobs after cutting 48k last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
One of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien's allies who was running on his re-election slate, Chris Griswold, retired in November ahead of these charge recommendations for misusing union funds on himself and trying to cover it up
unionly.io/o/teamstersu...
unionly.io/o/teamstersu...
February 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM
One of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien's allies who was running on his re-election slate, Chris Griswold, retired in November ahead of these charge recommendations for misusing union funds on himself and trying to cover it up
unionly.io/o/teamstersu...
unionly.io/o/teamstersu...
Please stop writing for the love of God
February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Please stop writing for the love of God
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this feels like a Roger Bannister four minute mile moment for "reactionary centrism". a level of reactionary centrism doctors (of political science) assured us was impossible but that training, dedication, ingenuity, and the Indomitable human spirit were determined to overcome
Physically incapable of analyzing politics outside of this insipid frame.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM
this feels like a Roger Bannister four minute mile moment for "reactionary centrism". a level of reactionary centrism doctors (of political science) assured us was impossible but that training, dedication, ingenuity, and the Indomitable human spirit were determined to overcome
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Trump's immigration policies, from cancelling Temporary Protected Status for numerous countries, to ICE raids, are straining an already strained childcare industry
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump’s immigration agenda worsening childcare crisis, lawmakers warn
Democrats questioned White House about immigration policies exacerbating childcare shortages and costs
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Trump's immigration policies, from cancelling Temporary Protected Status for numerous countries, to ICE raids, are straining an already strained childcare industry
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...