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Troy Area Labor Council
@troylaborcouncil.org
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We mobilize our members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice. We strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people in Rensselaer County.
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Hey labor fam! Remember if you’re in Rensselaer county get out and vote today for your labor-endorsed candidates!
November 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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This Labor Day we want to remind you to come out on Saturday to help the newly formed Troy public library staff union canvass for the budget vote. An increased budget is affordable for tax payers and will upgrade facilities and bring the sorts of benefits and pay our library workers deserve!
CANVAS WITH THE LIBRARY UNION! Join Workers United Upstate NY on Saturday, Sep 6th to help pass the library's tax levy. We will be door knocking to get out the vote! What: Canvassing for the Library Budget When: Saturday, Sep 6*h from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Where: Meet up at the Main Library Branch (100 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180) The new budget will help UNION workers win necessary improvements to their job, including: • safe staffing • fair wages • affordable healthcare • necessary facilities improvements We need your help to get the word out!
September 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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myron4labor.bsky.social
#NYSNA has been saying this all along.

AMC has YET to honestly negotiate for a fair contract!

spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-...
Albany Medical Center fined over staffing violation
The violation was found during the department's survey of the hospital last year.
spectrumlocalnews.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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myron4labor.bsky.social
#TroyNY and #PEF Members!

Fellow PEF Member, Phil DiLorenzo, is running for the District 1 Troy City Council seat. He's @troylaborcouncil.org & PEF endorsed & supports #GoodCause!

Every little bit helps and we need to get Troy, the Workers' City, back on track.

secure.actblue.com/donate/phil4troy
I just gave to Phil Dilorenzo!
Show your support with a contribution.
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June 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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ufw.bsky.social
¡Que Viva David Huerta!

¡Que Vivan Los Trabajadores!

¡Que Viva California!

¡Si Se Puede!

#FreeDavidEndRaids
seiuca.org SEIU California @seiuca.org · Jun 9
UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
June 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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ICE raids in Los Angeles are a declaration of war, & Angelenos are primed for battle, @tinavasquez.bsky.social writes in an op-ed. Immigration & Customs Enforcement sent the city a message when its agents showed up in full force, & that message was responded to in kind by the people of LA.
ICE raids in Los Angeles are a declaration of war
ICE sent the city a message when its agents showed up in full force, and that message was responded to in kind by the people of Los Angeles
prismreports.org
June 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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seiu.org
David was assaulted and arrested while advocating for immigrants in LA.

No one should be targeted for standing up for their community.

Today we’re taking action — JOIN us: bit.ly/FreeDavidEndRaids
#FreeDavidEndRaids
#FreeDavidEndRaids
On Friday afternoon, military-gear-clad ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. At one location, SEIU-USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocat...
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June 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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sbworkersunited.org
More and more workers are walking out today... and this is just the beginning 😏
S S S S
May 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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myron4labor.bsky.social
#TroyNY! Come out in #Solidarity with your neighbors and demand Good Cause protections!

Troy is a majority renter city! The politicians need to listen to them!

#GoodCause #RentersRights #landlords #rent #eviction
May 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
troylaborcouncil.org
It was a busy May Day yesterday with President Sean Collins, Secretary David Banks and new delegate Jess Sweet all speaking about the importance of cross-union solidarity. ✊❤️
May 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Union family to the north! Uncommon Grounds workers want to see you today and tomorrow.
JOIN US FOR A "SIP IN" at Clifton Park Uncommon Grounds! Wednesday, April 23rd from 12:00 - 2:00 PM Order something simple, TIP the workers, and wish them luck with upcoming union election! JOIN US FOR A "SIP IN" at Saratoga Springs Uncommon Grounds! THURSDAY, April 24th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM! Order something simple, TIP the workers, and wish them luck with upcoming union election!
April 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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University of Rochester grad students are trying to organize a union to protect themselves (half are int’l students) and secure real wages. Donate to their hardship fund here gofund.me/31c39b85
Donate to UR Grad Labor Union Strike and Hardship Fund, organized by Katherine Gregory
On April 21, 2025, graduate workers at the University of Rochester are … Katherine Gregory needs your support for UR Grad Labor Union Strike and Hardship Fund
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April 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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SCOOP: Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi went into an interview today hoping he would come out a U.S. citizen. Instead, ICE arrested him. theintercept.com/2025/04/14/i...
Palestinian Student Leader Was Called In for Citizenship Interview — Then Arrested by ICE
Palestinian Columbia student leader Mohsen Mahdawi was called in for a citizenship interview. Instead, ICE arrested him for deportation.
theintercept.com
April 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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ufw.bsky.social
The worker who shared this photo of a upstate NY apple orchard told us they were prepping for the eventual harvest. They said the weather was intense on this day. There were intermittent rain and snow flurries and temp was between 24-30° on this April day. #WeFeedYou
A New York apple orchard on a cold rainy April day
April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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One of hundreds of people abducted by ICE and sold to slavery in El Salvador was a 19 year old with no criminal record in the US or Venezuela and no tattoos of any kind.

An ICE kidnapper who grabbed him outside his house said, "He's not the one."

The other said, "Take him anyway."

So they did.
Wilmer only found out his son had been detained after receiving a phone call on March 15 from his nephew, Luis, who lives with them. That morning was their last time together; they had gone around the corner to do their laundry. Later that day, Wilmer said that his son met with a friend to get help with some errands at the American Red Cross. He learned this from Luis, who looked at the situation from inside the apartment: when his son was on his way back, just steps from his home when ICE agents stopped him. “The officers grabbed him and two other boys right at the entrance to our building. One said, ‘No, he’s not the one,’ like they were looking for someone else. But the other said, ‘Take him anyway.'” That moment marked the beginning of Wilmer’s search for answers — answers he’s still waiting for.
April 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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sbworkersunited.org
🏳️‍⚧️Happy Trans Day of Visibility from SBWU.

2025 has been a terrifying year for trans people, which is why we need contracts that protects trans healthcare + protections now more than ever.

If Starbucks cares about their queer and trans workers, they'll finalize strong contracts NOW.
Two abstract cats embrace, with one colored white and tearing up, and embraced by another that is decorated in stars and trans flag colors. In one corner text says "You belong in our union," and the other has the Starbucks Workers United TRAC (Trans Rights Action Committee) logo.
March 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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#TransDayOfVisibility
March 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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And this historic assault on labor is nowhere to be found on *any* of the major newspapers' front pages today.
March 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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fedworkersunited.bsky.social
If we ramp up the pressure, Musk and DOGE are toast

go.savepublicservices.com
Let Us Work!
Elon Musk is trying to steal the federal government—slashing public services, firing essential workers, and handing power to billionaires like himself. It’s illegal. It’s dangerous. And workers won’t ...
go.savepublicservices.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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fedworkersunited.bsky.social
OUR PRESSURE IS WORKING!

Fire Musk, Not Workers!
March 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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iatse.bsky.social
The #Oscars2025 were UNION MADE!
Hats off to the phenomenal IATSE crew behind the night!
March 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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REI board elections are now active until the end of April for all active members!! #cooperatives #unions #labor #workers #elections #democracy
Vote NO in REI’s Board Election | REI Union
Learn how REI Co-op members are standing up and fighting back against their corporate Board of Directors during this year's election.
www.ourrei.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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As Trump tries to dismantle the Department of Education, remember that his plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% would give the 100 largest corporations a tax cut larger than the entire department's K-12 budget.

Really think about how twisted this all is.
March 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Disgusting!
March 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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BREAKING: A federal judge just ordered the reinstatement of Democratic NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox.

She was fired by Trump to damage the labor board’s ability to function.
March 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM