Bob Reiter
@bobreiterjr.bsky.social
President, Chicago Federation of Labor
@chicagolabor.bsky.social
#Unions #1U
Shoegazing punk rocker and fitness guy
Taking life one comic book at a time
@chicagolabor.bsky.social
#Unions #1U
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Bob Reiter
@bobreiterjr.bsky.social
· Nov 10
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Why start these trade wars in the first place? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump repeals tariffs on some foods as Americans face high grocery prices
President rolls back import levies on beef, tomatoes, coffee and a host of other agricultural goods after administration officials signaled coming changes aimed at addressing consumer complaints about...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Why start these trade wars in the first place? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
This is bittersweet. I’m glad Bovino is leaving Chicago, but the trauma and bs he’ll bring to another city is not a victory. www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino leaves Chicago for North Carolina
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino has left Chicago for Charlotte, North Carolina, after two months of controversial enhanced immigration operations.
www.cbsnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This is bittersweet. I’m glad Bovino is leaving Chicago, but the trauma and bs he’ll bring to another city is not a victory. www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
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Democrats must HOLD THE LINE. Do not cave to right-wing ideologues who have ripped away health care from millions of Americans.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
October 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Democrats must HOLD THE LINE. Do not cave to right-wing ideologues who have ripped away health care from millions of Americans.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
Political violence is evil. 3 months ago, former MN Speaker Melissa Hortman & her husband were murdered & State Sen John Hoffman & his wife were shot. Now Charlie Kirk has been murdered. Donald Trump & Paul Pelosi have both been attacked. Steve Scalise, Gabby Giffords. This is everyone’s problem.
September 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Political violence is evil. 3 months ago, former MN Speaker Melissa Hortman & her husband were murdered & State Sen John Hoffman & his wife were shot. Now Charlie Kirk has been murdered. Donald Trump & Paul Pelosi have both been attacked. Steve Scalise, Gabby Giffords. This is everyone’s problem.
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The murder of Charlie Kirk is part of a disturbing rise in political violence that threatens to hollow out our public life.
A free society relies on the premise that people can speak out without fear or humiliation.
No more political violence.
A free society relies on the premise that people can speak out without fear or humiliation.
No more political violence.
In Wake of Charlie Kirk Murder, Sen. Bernie Sanders Addresses Rising Political Violence in America
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
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September 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The murder of Charlie Kirk is part of a disturbing rise in political violence that threatens to hollow out our public life.
A free society relies on the premise that people can speak out without fear or humiliation.
No more political violence.
A free society relies on the premise that people can speak out without fear or humiliation.
No more political violence.
September 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Too bad. I always liked his version of Superman. I feel like he’s been searching for relevance ever since. It’s no wonder he found his way to crazy town.
August 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Too bad. I always liked his version of Superman. I feel like he’s been searching for relevance ever since. It’s no wonder he found his way to crazy town.
[A]n attorney for James, said, “Investigating the fraud case Attorney General James won against President Trump and his businesses has to be the most blatant and desperate example of this administration’s carrying out the president’s political retribution campaign.”
www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/p...
Justice Department opens investigation into New York attorney general who won civil fraud case against Trump | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office as part of a criminal investigation into President Donald Trump’s long-time adversary, according to multiple sourc...
www.cnn.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
[A]n attorney for James, said, “Investigating the fraud case Attorney General James won against President Trump and his businesses has to be the most blatant and desperate example of this administration’s carrying out the president’s political retribution campaign.”
www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/p...
Political violence tragically continues. with the assassination of an elected in Minn, just a 6 hour drive from the Chicago area. With another elected & his wife clinging to life, we see how delicate our democracy is.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
Live Updates: Man Dressed as Police Officer Kills Minnesota Lawmaker and Her Husband
www.nytimes.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Political violence tragically continues. with the assassination of an elected in Minn, just a 6 hour drive from the Chicago area. With another elected & his wife clinging to life, we see how delicate our democracy is.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
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What got us here? Trump pivots to xenophobic hardline populism every time he steps on a rake. But these aren’t abstract messaging games. At our best, America is a promise for refuge & prosperity. Trump doesn’t want us at our best. He wants us to wallow in his misery. America is better than.
The nearly 15 million working people of the AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions demand the immediate release of @californialabor.bsky.social Vice President and @seiuca.bsky.social and SEIU-USWW President David Huerta.
aflcio.org/press/releas...
aflcio.org/press/releas...
June 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
What got us here? Trump pivots to xenophobic hardline populism every time he steps on a rake. But these aren’t abstract messaging games. At our best, America is a promise for refuge & prosperity. Trump doesn’t want us at our best. He wants us to wallow in his misery. America is better than.
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The devastating cuts in the GOP tax bill are an attack on workers, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, reproductive rights, healthcare, clean energy jobs, and the environment in IL and beyond. We stand united against these cuts and urge the Senate to reject them.
May 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The devastating cuts in the GOP tax bill are an attack on workers, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, reproductive rights, healthcare, clean energy jobs, and the environment in IL and beyond. We stand united against these cuts and urge the Senate to reject them.
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When customers visit Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier, Server Frank Martinez says they often ask, “How do I get to Chicago’s other great tourist attractions and events?” He tells them public transit is the best, most affordable way to get around.
Public Transit drives our economy #UnitedWeMove
Public Transit drives our economy #UnitedWeMove
May 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
When customers visit Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier, Server Frank Martinez says they often ask, “How do I get to Chicago’s other great tourist attractions and events?” He tells them public transit is the best, most affordable way to get around.
Public Transit drives our economy #UnitedWeMove
Public Transit drives our economy #UnitedWeMove
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CFL Secretary-Treasurer and proud Filipino American Don Villar was on hand at City Hall earlier this week for a resolution honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. #AAPIHeritageMonth
May 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
CFL Secretary-Treasurer and proud Filipino American Don Villar was on hand at City Hall earlier this week for a resolution honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. #AAPIHeritageMonth
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“Transit is the heartbeat of the city. And without us, we are the veins and the vessels that make the city move.”
Now Springfield needs to move on a bill to save our public transit! #UnitedWeMove
Now Springfield needs to move on a bill to save our public transit! #UnitedWeMove
May 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
“Transit is the heartbeat of the city. And without us, we are the veins and the vessels that make the city move.”
Now Springfield needs to move on a bill to save our public transit! #UnitedWeMove
Now Springfield needs to move on a bill to save our public transit! #UnitedWeMove
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This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice.
May 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Let's set the record straight on the Obama Center and Chicago's hard-working and talented union construction workers.
May 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Let's set the record straight on the Obama Center and Chicago's hard-working and talented union construction workers.
Love you Lori, until we meet again friend.
May 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Love you Lori, until we meet again friend.
For 10 yrs., Lori Healey’s been a close ally & confidante of mine.. Total badass woman who loved the Chicago. An important supporter of @chicagolabor.bsky.social, Lori vigorously both Hire360 & the CFL Initiative. I know she’s kayaking up in the clouds, www.chicagobusiness.com/obituaries/f...
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May 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
For 10 yrs., Lori Healey’s been a close ally & confidante of mine.. Total badass woman who loved the Chicago. An important supporter of @chicagolabor.bsky.social, Lori vigorously both Hire360 & the CFL Initiative. I know she’s kayaking up in the clouds, www.chicagobusiness.com/obituaries/f...
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Workers are facing the most broad and brutal attacks we’ve seen in recent history. But as long as we have our unions, we know we are not alone in the fight.
On May Day, we stand with workers from across the world in strength and solidarity, and recommit to the fight for justice for all workers.
On May Day, we stand with workers from across the world in strength and solidarity, and recommit to the fight for justice for all workers.
May 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Workers are facing the most broad and brutal attacks we’ve seen in recent history. But as long as we have our unions, we know we are not alone in the fight.
On May Day, we stand with workers from across the world in strength and solidarity, and recommit to the fight for justice for all workers.
On May Day, we stand with workers from across the world in strength and solidarity, and recommit to the fight for justice for all workers.