Berkeley Tenants Union - Yes on Prop 50
@berkeleytenants.bsky.social
We defend and advance tenants’ rights through grassroots organizing, outreach, and policy advocacy. Housing must be for people, not profit. berkeleytenants.org #RentControl #SHIMBY
Join us November 16 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also go over the process for our upcoming Steering Committee elections, and more!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Join us November 16 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also go over the process for our upcoming Steering Committee elections, and more!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
Vote YES on Prop 50 by Tuesday to defend democracy and affordable housing!
![[BTU's Logo]
TENANT PROTECTIONS • RENT CONTROL • AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Berkeley Tenants Union
ALL US CITIZENS WHO WILL BE 18 BY NOVEMBER 4 ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
Vote Yes on Prop 50
Defend Democracy & Affordable Housing
Prop 50 is endorsed by
[Logos of the ASUC, the Cal Berkeley Democrats BTU, the California Working Families Party, UAW 4811, and California DSA]
Register and vote away by Tuesday at either of these locations
YWCA Berkeley
2600 Bancroft Way (corner of Bowditch)
Eshleman Hall - UCB Public Service Center
2465 Bancroft Way #218
• Saturday through Monday: 9am - 5pm
• Tuesday 11/4 (Election Day): 7am - 8pm
Habitability problems in your housing?
• Showers too hot or too cold?
• Thermostats not working?
• Not enough laundry machines?
• Maintenance problems? Roaches?
• Ongoing construction? Elevators not working?
BTU can help you with habitability and other tenant issues!
Contact us at info@berkeleytenants.org
berkeleytenants.org
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November 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Vote YES on Prop 50 by Tuesday to defend democracy and affordable housing!
Vote YES on Prop 50 by November 4 to defend democracy and affordable housing!
![[Logo of the Berkeley Tenants Union]
TENANT PROTECTIONS • RENT CONTROL • AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Berkeley Tenants Union
ALL US CITIZENS WHO WILL BE 18 BY NOVEMBER 4 ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
Vote Yes on Prop 50
Defend Democracy & Affordable Housing
Prop 50 is endorsed by
[Logos of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), the Berkeley Tenants Union (BTU), UAW 4811, the Cal Berkeley Democrats, and the California Democratic Socialists of America (California DSA))
VOTE BY MAIL OR IN PERSON BY TUES. NOV. 4, 2025
Same day registration & voting is available on and near campus at:
YWCA Berkeley
2600 Bancroft Way (corner of Bowditch)
Oct 25 - Nov 3, 9am-5pm
Nov 4, 7am-8pm
Eshleman Hall - UCB Public Service Center
2465 Bancroft Way #218
Nov 1 - Nov 3, 9am-5pm
Nov 4, 7am-8pm
Habitability problems in your housing?
• Showers too hot or too cold?
• Thermostats not working?
• Not enough laundry machines?
• Maintenance problems? Roaches?
• Ongoing construction? Elevators not working?
BTU can help you with habitability and other tenant issues!
Contact us at info@berkeleytenants.org
www.berkeleytenants.org
[QR Code for berkeleytenants.org]
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October 28, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Vote YES on Prop 50 by November 4 to defend democracy and affordable housing!
Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting! We'll hear updates from the Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force, plan our canvasses in support of AB 1157, and more!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
October 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting! We'll hear updates from the Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force, plan our canvasses in support of AB 1157, and more!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
Unable to pay your rent or having trouble with your landlord? Unionize!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!
![RENTER IN BERKELEY?
LANDLORD PROBLEMS?
UNIONIZE YOUR BUILDING
(AND HELP OTHERS UNIONIZE THEIRS)
FOR SUPPORT OR TO JOIN THE TASKFORCE
Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force Interest Form:
unionize.berkeleytenants.org
THE BERKELEY TENANT ORGANIZING TASK FORCE IS A PROJECT OF THE BERKELEY TENANTS UNION, EAST BAY DSA, AND THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER LUNAPARRA, DEDICATED TO ASSISTING TENANTS IN ORGANIZING TENANT UNIONS UNDER MEASURE BB.
[Logos of the Berkeley Tenants Union, the Office of Berkeley City Council Member Cecilia Lunaparra, and the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7kkbmphkw7obktnxgw2773b7/bafkreigqlmmyzmabbn2iqbwixgidhpis6aqkaiqd57cokrxxkyitg2t7sa@jpeg)
September 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Unable to pay your rent or having trouble with your landlord? Unionize!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!
Join us September 21 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also discuss our proposed ballot measure to tax landlords to fund social housing, vote on whether to endorse Prop 50, and more!
We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
September 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Join us September 21 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also discuss our proposed ballot measure to tax landlords to fund social housing, vote on whether to endorse Prop 50, and more!
We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
Happy start of classes!
Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start unionizing and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean!
Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start unionizing and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean!
September 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Happy start of classes!
Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start unionizing and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean!
Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start unionizing and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean!
BTU Chair @averyarbaugh.bsky.social speaks at @demsocialists.bsky.social Convention's tenant movement panel, with @latenantsunion.bsky.social, @triangletenantunion.org, Greater Austin Tenant Organizing (GATO), Puget Sound Tenants Union, and NYC DSA's (@socialists.nyc) Tenant Organizing Working Group
August 12, 2025 at 2:50 AM
BTU Chair @averyarbaugh.bsky.social speaks at @demsocialists.bsky.social Convention's tenant movement panel, with @latenantsunion.bsky.social, @triangletenantunion.org, Greater Austin Tenant Organizing (GATO), Puget Sound Tenants Union, and NYC DSA's (@socialists.nyc) Tenant Organizing Working Group
Join us Sunday to learn how to form a tenant union! Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize & collectively bargain with their landlord!
We’ll also discuss last weekend’s canvass, how the city council defunded affordable housing (and how we’re fighting back), and more!
We’ll also discuss last weekend’s canvass, how the city council defunded affordable housing (and how we’re fighting back), and more!
July 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Join us Sunday to learn how to form a tenant union! Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize & collectively bargain with their landlord!
We’ll also discuss last weekend’s canvass, how the city council defunded affordable housing (and how we’re fighting back), and more!
We’ll also discuss last weekend’s canvass, how the city council defunded affordable housing (and how we’re fighting back), and more!
Join us July 12 for a northwest Berkeley canvass to unionize tenants! You can RSVP at www.eastbaydsa.org/events/3679/...!
June 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Join us July 12 for a northwest Berkeley canvass to unionize tenants! You can RSVP at www.eastbaydsa.org/events/3679/...!
Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting!
Our guest speaker will be Rent Board Chair @solialpert.bsky.social! He'll talk about regulatory changes to strengthen tenant unions in Berkeley, the effects of potential Section 8 cuts on evictions in Berkeley, and more!
Our guest speaker will be Rent Board Chair @solialpert.bsky.social! He'll talk about regulatory changes to strengthen tenant unions in Berkeley, the effects of potential Section 8 cuts on evictions in Berkeley, and more!
June 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting!
Our guest speaker will be Rent Board Chair @solialpert.bsky.social! He'll talk about regulatory changes to strengthen tenant unions in Berkeley, the effects of potential Section 8 cuts on evictions in Berkeley, and more!
Our guest speaker will be Rent Board Chair @solialpert.bsky.social! He'll talk about regulatory changes to strengthen tenant unions in Berkeley, the effects of potential Section 8 cuts on evictions in Berkeley, and more!
Join us SATURDAY to learn how to form a tenant union with BTU!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain with their landlord!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain with their landlord!
May 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Join us SATURDAY to learn how to form a tenant union with BTU!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain with their landlord!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain with their landlord!
Join us Wednesday for a know-your-rights training and learn how to unionize your building with the Berkeley Tenants Union!
April 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Join us Wednesday for a know-your-rights training and learn how to unionize your building with the Berkeley Tenants Union!
Join us April 30 for a know-your-rights training and learn how to unionize your building with the Berkeley Tenants Union!
April 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Join us April 30 for a know-your-rights training and learn how to unionize your building with the Berkeley Tenants Union!
Join us Saturday to spread the word about the new tenant right-to-organize law and help Berkeley tenants unionize their buildings with BTU!
Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
![South Berkeley Tenants' Right to Organize Canvass
Meet your neighbors, spread the word about Berkeley’s new tenant protections, and help form tenant associations with BTU!
[Logo of the Berkeley Tenants Union]
Berkeley Tenants Union
Sat. April 19 @ 10am
Meet at Ashby BART (station entrance that faces the parking lot)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7kkbmphkw7obktnxgw2773b7/bafkreici6tefamnpzvskyblprnirfqapmdtc4beeidstqc6sv64kobfg5a@jpeg)
April 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Join us Saturday to spread the word about the new tenant right-to-organize law and help Berkeley tenants unionize their buildings with BTU!
Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
ATTN UC BERKELEY STUDENTS: Vote now at bit.ly/3E6hjwx for these BTU-endorsed ASUC candidates to support affordable housing & tenants' rights!
Voting ends Wednesday at 11:59pm. All regularly enrolled UC Berkeley students - undergraduate or graduate - are eligible to vote in ASUC elections.
Voting ends Wednesday at 11:59pm. All regularly enrolled UC Berkeley students - undergraduate or graduate - are eligible to vote in ASUC elections.
![--- Upper Left Corner ---
KATELYN FOR EAVP
#CHACON4CHANGE
--- Upper Right Corner ---
Christopher for Senate
1 Financial and Housing Accessibility
2 Defending the Rights of Student Workers
3 Inclusivity for Disabled Students and Caregivers
[Chris Bailey for ASUC Senate Logo]
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Abdullah for Senate
STUDENT NEEDS AND LOW-INCOME SUPPORT
[Abdullah Memon for ASUC Senate Logo]
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[Logo of the Berkeley Tenants Union]
Berkeley Tenants Union
ASUC Endorsements
Vote by Wednesday 4/9
at asuc.org/elections!at www.bit.ly/3E6hjwx](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7kkbmphkw7obktnxgw2773b7/bafkreia5o2xed3rqp6q4iqk3lxzp2s4oqad6zzq3bxkfvz3rpbbjqtem7u@jpeg)
April 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
ATTN UC BERKELEY STUDENTS: Vote now at bit.ly/3E6hjwx for these BTU-endorsed ASUC candidates to support affordable housing & tenants' rights!
Voting ends Wednesday at 11:59pm. All regularly enrolled UC Berkeley students - undergraduate or graduate - are eligible to vote in ASUC elections.
Voting ends Wednesday at 11:59pm. All regularly enrolled UC Berkeley students - undergraduate or graduate - are eligible to vote in ASUC elections.
Join us Tuesday at the ASUC Housing Commission's Housing Action Forum!
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JOIN US FOR:
Housing Action Forum
MLK TILDEN ROOM 5TH FLOOR
TUESDAY 4/8
6-8PM
FOOD!
GAMES!
OPEN TO ALL!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7kkbmphkw7obktnxgw2773b7/bafkreibgm4lnscthki3uoimix6i3phgf324aexfrnjzvpco75srhensrse@jpeg)
April 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Join us Tuesday at the ASUC Housing Commission's Housing Action Forum!
Join us, the ASUC Housing Commission, BTU-endorsed City Council Member @CeciliaLunaparra.bsky.social, the Berkeley Rent Board, and Bay Area Legal Aid tonight for a tenants’ rights panel!
![TENANTS' RIGHTS PANEL
THURSDAY MARCH 20TH
WURSTER 112
6:30-8:30 PM
[Logo of the ASUC Housing Commission]
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL:
CECILIA LUNAPARRA
[Logo of the City Berkeley]
[Logo of the Berkeley Tenants Union]
BERKELEY TENANTS UNION: MATTHEW LEWIS, AVERY ARBAUGH
BERKELEY RENT BOARD:
MONI LAW
[Logo of the City of Berkeley]
[Logo of Bay Area Legal Aid]
BAY AREA LEGAL AID:
DAVID CANELA
JOIN US TO LEARN FROM HOUSING PROFESSIONALS ABOUT TENANTS' RIGHTS IN THE EAST BAY
CRAVE SUBS AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED!!!
TENANTS RIGHTS WEEK](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7kkbmphkw7obktnxgw2773b7/bafkreiahluvm2ta5tctyyor37yg4evvsej7ou4z7jbw3d6pl4hfx2rni5a@jpeg)
March 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Join us, the ASUC Housing Commission, BTU-endorsed City Council Member @CeciliaLunaparra.bsky.social, the Berkeley Rent Board, and Bay Area Legal Aid tonight for a tenants’ rights panel!
Join us Sunday to learn how to unionize your building! Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain with their landlord!
March 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Join us Sunday to learn how to unionize your building! Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain with their landlord!
Join us Saturday to spread the word about the new tenant right-to-organize law and help Berkeley tenants unionize their buildings with BTU!
Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
![Tenants' Right to Organize Canvass
Meet your neighbors, spread the word about Berkeley’s new tenant protections, and help form tenant associations with BTU!
[Logo of the Berkeley Tenants Union]
Berkeley Tenants Union
Sat, Feb. 22 @ 11 am
North Berkeley Senior Center (1901 Hearst Ave)
RSVP @ bit.ly/4gxJx0j](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7kkbmphkw7obktnxgw2773b7/bafkreievuepqiykovlswgumpazusxfpqr337iqjnnovnmnd3mr3bn66bve@jpeg)
February 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Join us Saturday to spread the word about the new tenant right-to-organize law and help Berkeley tenants unionize their buildings with BTU!
Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
Join us Sunday to learn how to unionize your building! Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain with their landlord!
February 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Join us Sunday to learn how to unionize your building! Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain with their landlord!
Join us February 22 for a canvass to spread the word about the new tenant right-to-organize law and help Berkeley tenants unionize their buildings with BTU!
You can RSVP at bit.ly/4gxJx0j. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
You can RSVP at bit.ly/4gxJx0j. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
![Tenants' Right to Organize Canvass
Meet your neighbors, spread the word about Berkeley’s new tenant protections, and help form tenant associations with BTU!
[Logo of the Berkeley Tenants Union]
Berkeley Tenants Union
Sat, Feb. 22 @ 11 am
North Berkeley Senior Center (1901 Hearst Ave)
RSVP @ bit.ly/4gxJx0j](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7kkbmphkw7obktnxgw2773b7/bafkreiaq3hz2s7ek5iwcv5qj6nzxjxjtknddttnfamw7aiquunjkl2xoz4@jpeg)
February 10, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Join us February 22 for a canvass to spread the word about the new tenant right-to-organize law and help Berkeley tenants unionize their buildings with BTU!
You can RSVP at bit.ly/4gxJx0j. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
You can RSVP at bit.ly/4gxJx0j. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a charged phone.
Happy start of classes!
Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Contact us at info@berkeleytenants.org to unionize your building and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean!
Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Contact us at info@berkeleytenants.org to unionize your building and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean!
January 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Happy start of classes!
Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Contact us at info@berkeleytenants.org to unionize your building and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean!
Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! Contact us at info@berkeleytenants.org to unionize your building and force your landlord to keep your home safe and clean!
Join us Sunday to learn how to unionize your building
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain w/ their landlord
We'll meet 4-5:30pm at Grassroots House (2022 Blake St); you can sign-up to bring a potluck dish at bit.ly/3Pjg2Eh
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain w/ their landlord
We'll meet 4-5:30pm at Grassroots House (2022 Blake St); you can sign-up to bring a potluck dish at bit.ly/3Pjg2Eh
January 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Join us Sunday to learn how to unionize your building
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain w/ their landlord
We'll meet 4-5:30pm at Grassroots House (2022 Blake St); you can sign-up to bring a potluck dish at bit.ly/3Pjg2Eh
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize their building and collectively bargain w/ their landlord
We'll meet 4-5:30pm at Grassroots House (2022 Blake St); you can sign-up to bring a potluck dish at bit.ly/3Pjg2Eh
It is currently illegal throughout all of California to increase rents by more than 10% - including on new/prospective tenants - from what was advertised, offered, or charged since December 18 (when a state of emergency was declared in response to bird flu).
January 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It is currently illegal throughout all of California to increase rents by more than 10% - including on new/prospective tenants - from what was advertised, offered, or charged since December 18 (when a state of emergency was declared in response to bird flu).