Annika Bruno
@annikabruno.bsky.social
labor researcher / Cornell ILR alum / cwa-wbng local 32035 member (she/her)
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BREAKING: Starbucks Workers United has authorized a strike.
The corporate giant hasn't moved on economic issues in negotiations, and now 98% of @SBWorkersUnited has voted to call a work stoppage “if necessary.”
The union has 10,000 workers at 500 stores.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The corporate giant hasn't moved on economic issues in negotiations, and now 98% of @SBWorkersUnited has voted to call a work stoppage “if necessary.”
The union has 10,000 workers at 500 stores.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Starbucks Union Authorizes Strike Ahead of Final Bargaining
The union representing Starbucks Corp. baristas voted to authorize a strike ahead of the final stages of bargaining over contract terms.
www.bloomberg.com
December 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks Workers United has authorized a strike.
The corporate giant hasn't moved on economic issues in negotiations, and now 98% of @SBWorkersUnited has voted to call a work stoppage “if necessary.”
The union has 10,000 workers at 500 stores.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The corporate giant hasn't moved on economic issues in negotiations, and now 98% of @SBWorkersUnited has voted to call a work stoppage “if necessary.”
The union has 10,000 workers at 500 stores.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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🚨 BREAKING: Bernie Sanders investigation finds Amazon execs knew they could reduce worker injuries but refused. Confirms SOC research since 2021: massive injury crisis driven by Amazon's obsession with speed and $$$. Amazon can't be trusted on safety.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/b...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/b...
Amazon Disregarded Internal Warnings on Injuries, Senate Investigation Claims
A staff report by the Senate labor committee, led by Bernie Sanders, uncovered evidence of internal concern about high injury rates at the e-commerce giant.
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:07 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Bernie Sanders investigation finds Amazon execs knew they could reduce worker injuries but refused. Confirms SOC research since 2021: massive injury crisis driven by Amazon's obsession with speed and $$$. Amazon can't be trusted on safety.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/b...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/b...
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BREAKING: Amazon workers in NYC are going on strike right before Christmas—the company's busiest time.
The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout.
Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...
The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout.
Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...
How Amazon Ruined Christmas
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM
BREAKING: Amazon workers in NYC are going on strike right before Christmas—the company's busiest time.
The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout.
Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...
The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout.
Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...
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so tired of these fucking ghouls!!!!!!!!
In one of their final acts in office, Sinema and Manchin nuke a Biden pick for the National Labor Relations Board in a big loss for organized labor.
December 11, 2024 at 7:09 PM
so tired of these fucking ghouls!!!!!!!!
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Chuck Schumer has started the process of reappointing a Democrat to the NLRB, which would keep the national labor regulator’s 3-2 liberal majority until 2026.
Lauren McFerran will need 50 senators’ votes in order to keep the National Labor Relations Board under Democratic control.
Lauren McFerran will need 50 senators’ votes in order to keep the National Labor Relations Board under Democratic control.
December 10, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Chuck Schumer has started the process of reappointing a Democrat to the NLRB, which would keep the national labor regulator’s 3-2 liberal majority until 2026.
Lauren McFerran will need 50 senators’ votes in order to keep the National Labor Relations Board under Democratic control.
Lauren McFerran will need 50 senators’ votes in order to keep the National Labor Relations Board under Democratic control.
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This morning, Albertsons officially terminated its merger agreement with Kroger. The disastrous mega-merger that we've been opposing for more than two years is officially dead!
www.albertsonscompanies.com/newsroom/pre...
www.albertsonscompanies.com/newsroom/pre...
Albertsons Terminates Merger Agreement
Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 25% Board Authorizes $2 Billion Share Repurchase Program Details Further Investments in Business, Associates and Communities Drives Continued Acceleration of Custo...
www.albertsonscompanies.com
December 11, 2024 at 2:32 PM
This morning, Albertsons officially terminated its merger agreement with Kroger. The disastrous mega-merger that we've been opposing for more than two years is officially dead!
www.albertsonscompanies.com/newsroom/pre...
www.albertsonscompanies.com/newsroom/pre...
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For some reason, a lot has been said over the last few days about the healthcare system in the US, and what's wrong with it. We've got numerous books about the topic available in our online store, including Health Care Revolt by Michael Fine, MD: shop.workingclasshistory.com/...
December 8, 2024 at 9:58 PM
For some reason, a lot has been said over the last few days about the healthcare system in the US, and what's wrong with it. We've got numerous books about the topic available in our online store, including Health Care Revolt by Michael Fine, MD: shop.workingclasshistory.com/...
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"The labor movement has not made a commitment to the region,” says Bill Carroll of @southernworker.bsky.social. “Nor have they been willing to confront the racism that is woven in so many parts of the South and used by companies to keep workers divided.”
inthesetimes.com/article/osha...
inthesetimes.com/article/osha...
Southern Workers Prepare For An Uphill Battle Under Trump
For too long, the labor movement ignored the South. Today, Southern workers are taking on entrenched racism, right-to-work laws and the incoming Trump administration as they organize for their rights.
inthesetimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:33 PM
"The labor movement has not made a commitment to the region,” says Bill Carroll of @southernworker.bsky.social. “Nor have they been willing to confront the racism that is woven in so many parts of the South and used by companies to keep workers divided.”
inthesetimes.com/article/osha...
inthesetimes.com/article/osha...
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Amazon has boasted that it spent $2.2 billion to raise workers' wages in the U.S. this year.
The company made $30.4 billion in profits in 2023, and $15.3 billion last quarter alone.
The company made $30.4 billion in profits in 2023, and $15.3 billion last quarter alone.
Amazon employees around the world are demonstrating between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to call for improved wages and working conditions, including unionization rights.
Workers are striking in 20 countries including the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Brazil, and India.
Workers are striking in 20 countries including the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Brazil, and India.
November 29, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Amazon has boasted that it spent $2.2 billion to raise workers' wages in the U.S. this year.
The company made $30.4 billion in profits in 2023, and $15.3 billion last quarter alone.
The company made $30.4 billion in profits in 2023, and $15.3 billion last quarter alone.
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SEIU, One of the largest unions in the U.S., has thrown its weight behind Sen. Bernie Sanders’s bid this week to block a huge tranche of weapons sales to Israel amid its genocide in Gaza.
SEIU, One of the Largest Unions in the US, Backs Sanders Bid to Block Israel Arms Deal
The Senate is slated to vote on the landmark resolutions on Wednesday.
truthout.org
November 19, 2024 at 9:07 PM
SEIU, One of the largest unions in the U.S., has thrown its weight behind Sen. Bernie Sanders’s bid this week to block a huge tranche of weapons sales to Israel amid its genocide in Gaza.