Vonda McDaniel
@unionwoman.bsky.social
President Central Labor Council of Nashville/Middle TN AFL-CIO| Life Member AKA| Long time Labor Civil Rights Activist|
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Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas at corporate stores are making their voices heard: they’re tired of corporate greed, union-busting and stalling.
It was so empowering to join them on the picket line. Keep standing strong together in solidarity — when we fight, we win!
It was so empowering to join them on the picket line. Keep standing strong together in solidarity — when we fight, we win!
December 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas at corporate stores are making their voices heard: they’re tired of corporate greed, union-busting and stalling.
It was so empowering to join them on the picket line. Keep standing strong together in solidarity — when we fight, we win!
It was so empowering to join them on the picket line. Keep standing strong together in solidarity — when we fight, we win!
Grocery Bills and Corporate Taxes Dominate Upset Bid in Tennessee prospect.org/2025/11/24/t...
Aftyn Behn: Running for Congress in deep red Tennessee
Aftyn Behn is trying to flip a seat Donald Trump won by 22 points in a December special election. Grocery bills and corporate taxes dominate.
prospect.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Grocery Bills and Corporate Taxes Dominate Upset Bid in Tennessee prospect.org/2025/11/24/t...
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Hey TN-07
Make the change that benefits your family and vote for Aftyn Behn for Congress!
Republicans do not have your best interests at heart.
Elect Aftyn Behn!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
Make the change that benefits your family and vote for Aftyn Behn for Congress!
Republicans do not have your best interests at heart.
Elect Aftyn Behn!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Hey TN-07
Make the change that benefits your family and vote for Aftyn Behn for Congress!
Republicans do not have your best interests at heart.
Elect Aftyn Behn!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
Make the change that benefits your family and vote for Aftyn Behn for Congress!
Republicans do not have your best interests at heart.
Elect Aftyn Behn!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
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79. American citizen.
September 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
79. American citizen.
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The word of the day is solidarity. Here's how we apply lessons learned from Kimmel and his colleagues to every other fight we're facing. www.altrightdelete.news/p/monologuin...
Monologuing
A late-night lesson in solidarity
www.altrightdelete.news
September 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The word of the day is solidarity. Here's how we apply lessons learned from Kimmel and his colleagues to every other fight we're facing. www.altrightdelete.news/p/monologuin...
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Clearing debris after a storm is big business. For some communities, it’s also a burden.
How the necessary work of cleaning up can make an even bigger mess.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#Disaster #Floods #Climate #Hurricane #Business #Waste #Trash #Environment
How the necessary work of cleaning up can make an even bigger mess.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#Disaster #Floods #Climate #Hurricane #Business #Waste #Trash #Environment
Clearing debris after a storm is big business. For some communities, it's also a burden.
How the necessary work of cleaning up can make an even bigger mess.
grist.org
September 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Clearing debris after a storm is big business. For some communities, it’s also a burden.
How the necessary work of cleaning up can make an even bigger mess.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#Disaster #Floods #Climate #Hurricane #Business #Waste #Trash #Environment
How the necessary work of cleaning up can make an even bigger mess.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#Disaster #Floods #Climate #Hurricane #Business #Waste #Trash #Environment
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NEW: Organizing Committees and Conversations
This two-hour session will teach you the basics on how to form an organizing committee and have conversations with your co-workers about building power to improve conditions on the job.
RSVP: September 21, 2025 🔗👇
This two-hour session will teach you the basics on how to form an organizing committee and have conversations with your co-workers about building power to improve conditions on the job.
RSVP: September 21, 2025 🔗👇
September 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
NEW: Organizing Committees and Conversations
This two-hour session will teach you the basics on how to form an organizing committee and have conversations with your co-workers about building power to improve conditions on the job.
RSVP: September 21, 2025 🔗👇
This two-hour session will teach you the basics on how to form an organizing committee and have conversations with your co-workers about building power to improve conditions on the job.
RSVP: September 21, 2025 🔗👇
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Low climate targets benefit coal & gas company profits, while the rest of us pay for their damage.
With mega-polluter Woodside on the BCA board, it isn't hard to connect the dots.
We need a plan to phase out coal & gas + net zero by 2035 like the science demands.
With mega-polluter Woodside on the BCA board, it isn't hard to connect the dots.
We need a plan to phase out coal & gas + net zero by 2035 like the science demands.
September 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Low climate targets benefit coal & gas company profits, while the rest of us pay for their damage.
With mega-polluter Woodside on the BCA board, it isn't hard to connect the dots.
We need a plan to phase out coal & gas + net zero by 2035 like the science demands.
With mega-polluter Woodside on the BCA board, it isn't hard to connect the dots.
We need a plan to phase out coal & gas + net zero by 2035 like the science demands.
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First Bernie Sanders. Then the CDC directors.
Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
RFK Jr.’s enemies list just got a lot longer
First Bernie Sanders. Then CDC directors. Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
www.motherjones.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
First Bernie Sanders. Then the CDC directors.
Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
Join Us!
Rental Screening: HARLAN COUNTY U.S.A. Screening and Discussion - The Belcourt Theatre share.google/wMspyMjjzyH8...
Rental Screening: HARLAN COUNTY U.S.A. Screening and Discussion - The Belcourt Theatre share.google/wMspyMjjzyH8...
Rental Screening: HARLAN COUNTY U.S.A. Screening and Discussion - The Belcourt Theatre
General Admission: $14.50 *Tickets go on sale Fri, Aug 15 at 10:00am Doors will open at 6:30pm. We will screen the film starting at 7pm, followed by a half hour of discussion from about 7:45pm to 9:15...
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August 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Join Us!
Rental Screening: HARLAN COUNTY U.S.A. Screening and Discussion - The Belcourt Theatre share.google/wMspyMjjzyH8...
Rental Screening: HARLAN COUNTY U.S.A. Screening and Discussion - The Belcourt Theatre share.google/wMspyMjjzyH8...
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Megadeals can sometimes be justified—if they increase state residents’ earnings per capita by more than their costs, @timbartik.bsky.social writes for @bridgemi.com.
But this requires large multiplier effects on jobs, and locating jobs in areas with low employment and many workers seeking jobs.
But this requires large multiplier effects on jobs, and locating jobs in areas with low employment and many workers seeking jobs.
Opinion | Michigan, focus on economic development policies with proven bang for the buck - Bridge Michigan
As the state budget gets tighter, Michigan can make its economic development programs more productive in several ways.
bridgemi.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Megadeals can sometimes be justified—if they increase state residents’ earnings per capita by more than their costs, @timbartik.bsky.social writes for @bridgemi.com.
But this requires large multiplier effects on jobs, and locating jobs in areas with low employment and many workers seeking jobs.
But this requires large multiplier effects on jobs, and locating jobs in areas with low employment and many workers seeking jobs.
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The Trump administration's Department of Labor launched a new website today for the country's 250th birthday "Celebrating the American Worker."
The banner image of the website is an AI-generated stock photo.
www.dol.gov/general/Amer...
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The banner image of the website is an AI-generated stock photo.
www.dol.gov/general/Amer...
stock.adobe.com/images/Ameri...
August 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Trump administration's Department of Labor launched a new website today for the country's 250th birthday "Celebrating the American Worker."
The banner image of the website is an AI-generated stock photo.
www.dol.gov/general/Amer...
stock.adobe.com/images/Ameri...
The banner image of the website is an AI-generated stock photo.
www.dol.gov/general/Amer...
stock.adobe.com/images/Ameri...
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Arizona COVID test positivity tops 11% as new variant spreads www.axios.com/local/phoeni...
Arizona COVID test positivity tops 11% as new variant spreads
The CDC reports Arizona is among the states with the highest COVID positivity during the "stratus" variant wave.
www.axios.com
August 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Arizona COVID test positivity tops 11% as new variant spreads www.axios.com/local/phoeni...
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“The most powerful, well-heeled institutions of higher education in this country are cutting deals with the Trump administration that undermine the future of higher education.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
Thousands Ask Harvard Not to ‘Give in’ and Pay Fine to Trump
www.nytimes.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
“The most powerful, well-heeled institutions of higher education in this country are cutting deals with the Trump administration that undermine the future of higher education.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
Stand Up for Veterans!!!
August 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Stand Up for Veterans!!!
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Are you a RIF'd, terminated, or otherwise let go CDC employee? We are absolutely floored by the resources compiled by @firedbutfighting.bsky.social, AFGE, and CDC Mutual Aid on their webpage, including RIF guidance and so much more: www.cdcresourceportal.org/resources
Mutual Aid Network Portal - Resources
Resources supported by: Fired But Fighting, AFGE Local 2883, and CDC Mutual Aid Network
www.cdcresourceportal.org
July 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Are you a RIF'd, terminated, or otherwise let go CDC employee? We are absolutely floored by the resources compiled by @firedbutfighting.bsky.social, AFGE, and CDC Mutual Aid on their webpage, including RIF guidance and so much more: www.cdcresourceportal.org/resources
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I stand with the @aflcio.org, AFGE, @nffe.bsky.social, @seiu.org, & NNOC/NNU.
An attack on one of us, is an attack on all. We will not back down.
#UnionStrong [2/2]
August 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I stand with the @aflcio.org, AFGE, @nffe.bsky.social, @seiu.org, & NNOC/NNU.
An attack on one of us, is an attack on all. We will not back down.
#UnionStrong [2/2]