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“I’m decidedly not worried about an all-AI writers’ room existing tomorrow, or even next year. But after a quick look at who’s making AI, there’s still plenty to dread.”
L. E. Correia, a Hollywood screen writer, shares context for the 2023 WGA strike.
news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/i...
L. E. Correia, a Hollywood screen writer, shares context for the 2023 WGA strike.
news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/i...
Writers to the Front, AI to the Back
Comedy writer L. E. on a union fighting against AI plagiarism
news.techworkerscoalition.org
November 16, 2024 at 11:27 PM
“I’m decidedly not worried about an all-AI writers’ room existing tomorrow, or even next year. But after a quick look at who’s making AI, there’s still plenty to dread.”
L. E. Correia, a Hollywood screen writer, shares context for the 2023 WGA strike.
news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/i...
L. E. Correia, a Hollywood screen writer, shares context for the 2023 WGA strike.
news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/i...
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Tesla has been hit by the first strike in company history.
Over 500 mechanics and technicians in Sweden won't touch a Tesla. No service, no repairs.
And it could soon expand to no imports or exports, because Elon Musk refuses to sign collective agreements in any country.
Over 500 mechanics and technicians in Sweden won't touch a Tesla. No service, no repairs.
And it could soon expand to no imports or exports, because Elon Musk refuses to sign collective agreements in any country.
November 4, 2023 at 2:54 AM
Tesla has been hit by the first strike in company history.
Over 500 mechanics and technicians in Sweden won't touch a Tesla. No service, no repairs.
And it could soon expand to no imports or exports, because Elon Musk refuses to sign collective agreements in any country.
Over 500 mechanics and technicians in Sweden won't touch a Tesla. No service, no repairs.
And it could soon expand to no imports or exports, because Elon Musk refuses to sign collective agreements in any country.
Hey that’s us and our banner!
Whether you’re doing customer support for a billion dollar company or coding until your wrists get sore, every one of us needs a union! You deserve the safety and equity and respect at work that a union can demand
Fill out the form to find out how🔽
workerorganizing.org/support/tech-workers
Fill out the form to find out how🔽
workerorganizing.org/support/tech-workers
October 10, 2023 at 2:21 AM
Hey that’s us and our banner!
This is tonight! 5pm Pacific!
Raksha and Jacky are going to discuss the book, their union organizing journeys, and the workers’ perspective, instead of Ethan who is unfortunately unable to join.
RSVP at bit.ly/twcyoudeserve
Raksha and Jacky are going to discuss the book, their union organizing journeys, and the workers’ perspective, instead of Ethan who is unfortunately unable to join.
RSVP at bit.ly/twcyoudeserve
October 5, 2023 at 7:39 PM
This is tonight! 5pm Pacific!
Raksha and Jacky are going to discuss the book, their union organizing journeys, and the workers’ perspective, instead of Ethan who is unfortunately unable to join.
RSVP at bit.ly/twcyoudeserve
Raksha and Jacky are going to discuss the book, their union organizing journeys, and the workers’ perspective, instead of Ethan who is unfortunately unable to join.
RSVP at bit.ly/twcyoudeserve
Next Thursday, Oct. 5, join a book talk and learning club with about “You Deserve a Tech Union”!
RSVP at bit.ly/twcyoudeserve
Also! Get the book at 20% off by using discount code “TWC20” at https://abookapart.com/products/you-deserve-a-tech-union
RSVP at bit.ly/twcyoudeserve
Also! Get the book at 20% off by using discount code “TWC20” at https://abookapart.com/products/you-deserve-a-tech-union
September 28, 2023 at 2:27 AM
Next Thursday, Oct. 5, join a book talk and learning club with about “You Deserve a Tech Union”!
RSVP at bit.ly/twcyoudeserve
Also! Get the book at 20% off by using discount code “TWC20” at https://abookapart.com/products/you-deserve-a-tech-union
RSVP at bit.ly/twcyoudeserve
Also! Get the book at 20% off by using discount code “TWC20” at https://abookapart.com/products/you-deserve-a-tech-union
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@iwwfju.bsky.social should have 10,000 followers easily, given how many of us are freelance journalists of one sort or another. Follow them!
https://freelancejournalistsunion.org/
https://freelancejournalistsunion.org/
Freelance Journalists Union · Industrial Workers of the World
IWW Freelance Journalists Union
freelancejournalistsunion.org
July 25, 2023 at 8:01 AM
@iwwfju.bsky.social should have 10,000 followers easily, given how many of us are freelance journalists of one sort or another. Follow them!
https://freelancejournalistsunion.org/
https://freelancejournalistsunion.org/
How do we learn about worker power and organizing? Read about joining the WGA strike from Bigmouth writer LG
https://news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/issue-10/
https://news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/issue-10/
Writers to the Front, AI to the Back
Comedy writer L. E. on a union fighting against AI plagiarism
news.techworkerscoalition.org
September 17, 2023 at 4:01 PM
How do we learn about worker power and organizing? Read about joining the WGA strike from Bigmouth writer LG
https://news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/issue-10/
https://news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/issue-10/
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Teamsters refusing to ship cars during this UAW strike.
Hollywood strikers joining Amazon workers picketing their warehouses.
Thousands of people signing strike pledges, joining the picket line, and donating to strike funds.
Solidarity is a verb.
www.jphilll.com/p/what-is-so...
Hollywood strikers joining Amazon workers picketing their warehouses.
Thousands of people signing strike pledges, joining the picket line, and donating to strike funds.
Solidarity is a verb.
www.jphilll.com/p/what-is-so...
What is Solidarity?
Autoworkers, Hollywood strikes, and how we can only win together
www.jphilll.com
September 17, 2023 at 1:20 PM
Teamsters refusing to ship cars during this UAW strike.
Hollywood strikers joining Amazon workers picketing their warehouses.
Thousands of people signing strike pledges, joining the picket line, and donating to strike funds.
Solidarity is a verb.
www.jphilll.com/p/what-is-so...
Hollywood strikers joining Amazon workers picketing their warehouses.
Thousands of people signing strike pledges, joining the picket line, and donating to strike funds.
Solidarity is a verb.
www.jphilll.com/p/what-is-so...
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Spoiler: Winning strikes is good. But ...
Rebuilding the labor movement - organizing more workers to push back overwhelming corporate exploitation is where we need to put our energy.
Rebuilding the labor movement - organizing more workers to push back overwhelming corporate exploitation is where we need to put our energy.
Everything We're Doing Is Not Enough
We can win all of these strikes and still lose the class war. Unless...
www.hamiltonnolan.com
July 18, 2023 at 1:55 PM
Spoiler: Winning strikes is good. But ...
Rebuilding the labor movement - organizing more workers to push back overwhelming corporate exploitation is where we need to put our energy.
Rebuilding the labor movement - organizing more workers to push back overwhelming corporate exploitation is where we need to put our energy.
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SAG just announced a strike vote for the actors in the video game industry.
UAW could walk out in two weeks, with 150,000 workers shutting down the big U.S car makers.
Unions are surging and workers are winning big. This Labor Day feels different.
www.jphilll.com/p/this-labor...
UAW could walk out in two weeks, with 150,000 workers shutting down the big U.S car makers.
Unions are surging and workers are winning big. This Labor Day feels different.
www.jphilll.com/p/this-labor...
This Labor Day is for Laborers
Union wins keep coming — let's keep the worker momentum surging
www.jphilll.com
September 3, 2023 at 1:06 PM
SAG just announced a strike vote for the actors in the video game industry.
UAW could walk out in two weeks, with 150,000 workers shutting down the big U.S car makers.
Unions are surging and workers are winning big. This Labor Day feels different.
www.jphilll.com/p/this-labor...
UAW could walk out in two weeks, with 150,000 workers shutting down the big U.S car makers.
Unions are surging and workers are winning big. This Labor Day feels different.
www.jphilll.com/p/this-labor...
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TWC (Tech Workers Coalition) rename yourself to TWLF (Tech Workers Liberation Front) challenge
August 22, 2023 at 3:57 PM
TWC (Tech Workers Coalition) rename yourself to TWLF (Tech Workers Liberation Front) challenge
Thinking of quitting?
Writing a resignation letter explaining why?
Before sending it to your boss, discuss it with trusted coworkers. See what you can do together. There’s another way.
✊💛
Writing a resignation letter explaining why?
Before sending it to your boss, discuss it with trusted coworkers. See what you can do together. There’s another way.
✊💛
August 17, 2023 at 12:05 AM
Thinking of quitting?
Writing a resignation letter explaining why?
Before sending it to your boss, discuss it with trusted coworkers. See what you can do together. There’s another way.
✊💛
Writing a resignation letter explaining why?
Before sending it to your boss, discuss it with trusted coworkers. See what you can do together. There’s another way.
✊💛
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Horrifying: Kansas police raided a newspaper office after the paper published a critical article -- https://kansasreflector.com/2023/08/11/police-stage-chilling-raid-on-marion-county-newspaper-seizing-computers-records-and-cellphones/
August 11, 2023 at 11:44 PM
Horrifying: Kansas police raided a newspaper office after the paper published a critical article -- https://kansasreflector.com/2023/08/11/police-stage-chilling-raid-on-marion-county-newspaper-seizing-computers-records-and-cellphones/
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It’s _almost_ like not apologizing was a bad business decision.
July 21, 2023 at 2:06 AM
It’s _almost_ like not apologizing was a bad business decision.
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Yeah, the "mutuals cosign list" is shockingly useful for effective, fast vetting of strangers.
July 22, 2023 at 1:16 AM
Yeah, the "mutuals cosign list" is shockingly useful for effective, fast vetting of strangers.
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"We've already purchased gear, distributed food and water, set up supply drives and distro hubs, and started on cleanup efforts. It’s inspiring to see the amazing relief work..." #Vermont https://itsgoingdown.org/there-is-no-climate-refuge-except-in-each-other-flooding-and-mutual-aid-in-vermont/
There Is No Climate Refuge Except in Each Other: Flooding and Mutual Aid in Vermont
Report from Mutual Aid Disaster Relief on autonomous mutual aid efforts in Vermont in the wake of massive flooding. On Monday, July 10, 2023, residents throughout the northeast were flooded by a...
itsgoingdown.org
July 16, 2023 at 7:58 PM
"We've already purchased gear, distributed food and water, set up supply drives and distro hubs, and started on cleanup efforts. It’s inspiring to see the amazing relief work..." #Vermont https://itsgoingdown.org/there-is-no-climate-refuge-except-in-each-other-flooding-and-mutual-aid-in-vermont/
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We’re entering the biggest strike wave in decades. You can feel the energy and hope in the air.
But this doesn’t just happen, it took years of organizing. And it took huge change at some of the biggest unions in the U.S.
Couldn’t be more excited to bring you this today.
But this doesn’t just happen, it took years of organizing. And it took huge change at some of the biggest unions in the U.S.
Couldn’t be more excited to bring you this today.
Every Worker Needs a Union
And every union needs to fight for our future
open.substack.com
July 15, 2023 at 1:17 PM
We’re entering the biggest strike wave in decades. You can feel the energy and hope in the air.
But this doesn’t just happen, it took years of organizing. And it took huge change at some of the biggest unions in the U.S.
Couldn’t be more excited to bring you this today.
But this doesn’t just happen, it took years of organizing. And it took huge change at some of the biggest unions in the U.S.
Couldn’t be more excited to bring you this today.
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Day 3(?) of the Bluesky crisis, and my faves are still arriving :)
First day on this app and there was a posting strike, huge outrage at the dev team for all the racism allowed, and it crashed 7x times on me. Finally, Twitter 2 is here
July 14, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Day 3(?) of the Bluesky crisis, and my faves are still arriving :)
Hello, labor organizing & cross-collar solidarity in tech!
Who should we follow?
Who should we follow?
July 7, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Hello, labor organizing & cross-collar solidarity in tech!
Who should we follow?
Who should we follow?
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Good piece with @meredithmeredith.bsky.social
https://cyberscoop.com/signals-meredith-whittaker-breaking-encryption-while-preserving-privacy-is-magical-thinking/
https://cyberscoop.com/signals-meredith-whittaker-breaking-encryption-while-preserving-privacy-is-magical-thinking/
Signal's Meredith Whittaker: Breaking encryption while preserving privacy is 'magical thinking'
The Signal president spoke with CyberScoop about AI, encryption and the growing threat to privacy.
cyberscoop.com
July 7, 2023 at 2:30 PM
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Reminder that Chief O'Brien stands with workers.
May 12, 2023 at 4:13 AM
Reminder that Chief O'Brien stands with workers.
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I got to help a lil bit with this piece 💕 Mostly just in awe at the foresight around AI plagiarism protections that the guild is demanding
The #WGAStrong strike continues, so why not read this worker’s perspective by Big Mouth writer and WGAWest member L.E. Correa https://news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/issue-10/
Writers to the Front, AI to the Back
Comedy writer L. E. on a union fighting against AI plagiarism
t.co
July 2, 2023 at 6:04 PM
I got to help a lil bit with this piece 💕 Mostly just in awe at the foresight around AI plagiarism protections that the guild is demanding
The #WGAStrong strike continues, so why not read this worker’s perspective by Big Mouth writer and WGAWest member L.E. Correa https://news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/issue-10/
Writers to the Front, AI to the Back
Comedy writer L. E. on a union fighting against AI plagiarism
t.co
June 29, 2023 at 2:12 PM
The #WGAStrong strike continues, so why not read this worker’s perspective by Big Mouth writer and WGAWest member L.E. Correa https://news.techworkerscoalition.org/2023/06/13/issue-10/