Callahan
@callahanrl.bsky.social
Organizing for the Motion Picture Editors Guild, @iatse.bsky.social Local 700 @mpeg700.bsky.social. Old-ass alum of TUGSA, AFT Local #6290 and one-time peripatetic troublemaker for @aftunion.bsky.social.
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Donald Trump has immigrant workers roughed up and disappeared. He bullies their families, he separates them from their children. Trump is going too far. California's Proposition 50 puts Trump in check. Vote now, vote early, vote #YesOnProp50!
YES ON PROP 50 — Immigration
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October 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Donald Trump has immigrant workers roughed up and disappeared. He bullies their families, he separates them from their children. Trump is going too far. California's Proposition 50 puts Trump in check. Vote now, vote early, vote #YesOnProp50!
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BREAKING from PP
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
BREAKING from PP
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
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We’re united with baristas in their fight for a fair contract. And if Starbucks’ failure to bargain in good faith forces them to go on strike, you’ll find me on the picket line.
Starbucks workers shouldn't be living paycheck to paycheck when CEO Brian Niccol has the highest CEO-to-worker pay gap in the country. It would take only A SINGLE DAY’S sales to finalize fair union contracts. JUST ONE DAY.
Thank you for rallying with us today, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ! ✊🔥
Thank you for rallying with us today, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ! ✊🔥
October 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We’re united with baristas in their fight for a fair contract. And if Starbucks’ failure to bargain in good faith forces them to go on strike, you’ll find me on the picket line.
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the president of the united states wants to use the american military to kill american citizens on american soil. that's the whole story!
September 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
the president of the united states wants to use the american military to kill american citizens on american soil. that's the whole story!
The President of the United States intends to use troops to kill protestors on U.S. soil.
And anyone who has been paying a modicum of attention has seen this day coming for a year or longer. Why does it seem that we are collectively so ill-prepared to push back against such naked despotism?
And anyone who has been paying a modicum of attention has seen this day coming for a year or longer. Why does it seem that we are collectively so ill-prepared to push back against such naked despotism?
September 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The President of the United States intends to use troops to kill protestors on U.S. soil.
And anyone who has been paying a modicum of attention has seen this day coming for a year or longer. Why does it seem that we are collectively so ill-prepared to push back against such naked despotism?
And anyone who has been paying a modicum of attention has seen this day coming for a year or longer. Why does it seem that we are collectively so ill-prepared to push back against such naked despotism?
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begging democrats to fight right now like portland is as important as jimmy kimmel
September 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
begging democrats to fight right now like portland is as important as jimmy kimmel
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Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege. My message to Donald Trump is this: we don’t need you here. Stay the hell out of our city.
September 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege. My message to Donald Trump is this: we don’t need you here. Stay the hell out of our city.
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Please, if you have the privilege of not being an obvious and immediate target for state violence...
Call them fascists, loudly, ESPECIALLY right now.
Call yourself an antifascist, loudly, ESPECIALLY right now.
We all need to be Spartacus on this one.
Call them fascists, loudly, ESPECIALLY right now.
Call yourself an antifascist, loudly, ESPECIALLY right now.
We all need to be Spartacus on this one.
September 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Please, if you have the privilege of not being an obvious and immediate target for state violence...
Call them fascists, loudly, ESPECIALLY right now.
Call yourself an antifascist, loudly, ESPECIALLY right now.
We all need to be Spartacus on this one.
Call them fascists, loudly, ESPECIALLY right now.
Call yourself an antifascist, loudly, ESPECIALLY right now.
We all need to be Spartacus on this one.
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JOINT STATEMENT: Hollywood Labor on Pulling of Jimmy Kimmel Live w/ @sagaftra.org @directorsguild.bsky.social @afm-union.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
JOINT STATEMENT: Hollywood Labor on Pulling of Jimmy Kimmel Live w/ @sagaftra.org @directorsguild.bsky.social @afm-union.bsky.social
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We condemn the Supreme Court’s decision to allow federal agents to profile people based on how we look, the language we speak, and the type of work we do. This is a dangerous attack on workers’ freedoms in Los Angeles and across the country, and our solidarity will not waver!
September 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We condemn the Supreme Court’s decision to allow federal agents to profile people based on how we look, the language we speak, and the type of work we do. This is a dangerous attack on workers’ freedoms in Los Angeles and across the country, and our solidarity will not waver!
As a Californian, I’m infuriated that both @schiff.senate.gov and @padilla.senate.gov voted for our country to remain complicit in genocide.
By a vote of 27-17, Senate Democrats voted to stop sending arms shipments to a Netanyahu government which has waged a horrific, immoral and illegal war against the Palestinian people.
The tide is turning.
Americans don't want to spend billions to starve children in Gaza.
The tide is turning.
Americans don't want to spend billions to starve children in Gaza.
July 31, 2025 at 3:13 AM
As a Californian, I’m infuriated that both @schiff.senate.gov and @padilla.senate.gov voted for our country to remain complicit in genocide.
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Materials Managers at KTLA have voted unanimously to join IATSE and Local 700. Though most KTLA techs have been union-represented since 1956, this group had not. This follows Nexstar’s refusal to voluntarily recognize the union and an aggressive anti-union campaign. Read 👉 https://loom.ly/X7slIJw
June 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Materials Managers at KTLA have voted unanimously to join IATSE and Local 700. Though most KTLA techs have been union-represented since 1956, this group had not. This follows Nexstar’s refusal to voluntarily recognize the union and an aggressive anti-union campaign. Read 👉 https://loom.ly/X7slIJw
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Story Syndicate workers won union recognition nearly two years ago. But these @mpeg700.bsky.social members still don’t have a fair contract!
We stand with these workers at Tribeca demanding respect, security, and wages that reflect their value.
Article via Deadline Hollywood.
We stand with these workers at Tribeca demanding respect, security, and wages that reflect their value.
Article via Deadline Hollywood.
June 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Story Syndicate workers won union recognition nearly two years ago. But these @mpeg700.bsky.social members still don’t have a fair contract!
We stand with these workers at Tribeca demanding respect, security, and wages that reflect their value.
Article via Deadline Hollywood.
We stand with these workers at Tribeca demanding respect, security, and wages that reflect their value.
Article via Deadline Hollywood.
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DAVID IS RELEASED and with his family! He still faces an unjust felony charge.
While we’re relieved that David is out after three nights in detention, we demand the Trump regime drop the unjust charge against him & end the raids! seiu.co/endraids #FreeDavidEndRaids
While we’re relieved that David is out after three nights in detention, we demand the Trump regime drop the unjust charge against him & end the raids! seiu.co/endraids #FreeDavidEndRaids
June 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
DAVID IS RELEASED and with his family! He still faces an unjust felony charge.
While we’re relieved that David is out after three nights in detention, we demand the Trump regime drop the unjust charge against him & end the raids! seiu.co/endraids #FreeDavidEndRaids
While we’re relieved that David is out after three nights in detention, we demand the Trump regime drop the unjust charge against him & end the raids! seiu.co/endraids #FreeDavidEndRaids
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📣 At TriBeCa, Local 700 members leafleted the premiere of Titan to spotlight anti-union behavior by its production co., Story Syndicate, who has stalled negotiations for almost 2 years.
Editors deserve fair pay & a fair contract. Respect the post crew behind the story. #Tribeca2025
Editors deserve fair pay & a fair contract. Respect the post crew behind the story. #Tribeca2025
June 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
📣 At TriBeCa, Local 700 members leafleted the premiere of Titan to spotlight anti-union behavior by its production co., Story Syndicate, who has stalled negotiations for almost 2 years.
Editors deserve fair pay & a fair contract. Respect the post crew behind the story. #Tribeca2025
Editors deserve fair pay & a fair contract. Respect the post crew behind the story. #Tribeca2025
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Military style ICE raids in our communities. David Huerta was beaten and dragged away.
Because he saw them and stood up for justice. Because he’s not afraid.
Neither are we.
On MONDAY let's #FreeDavidHuerta, #FreeThemAll
11:00 AM @ Grand Park in Downtown LA (200 N Grand Ave)
Because he saw them and stood up for justice. Because he’s not afraid.
Neither are we.
On MONDAY let's #FreeDavidHuerta, #FreeThemAll
11:00 AM @ Grand Park in Downtown LA (200 N Grand Ave)
June 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Military style ICE raids in our communities. David Huerta was beaten and dragged away.
Because he saw them and stood up for justice. Because he’s not afraid.
Neither are we.
On MONDAY let's #FreeDavidHuerta, #FreeThemAll
11:00 AM @ Grand Park in Downtown LA (200 N Grand Ave)
Because he saw them and stood up for justice. Because he’s not afraid.
Neither are we.
On MONDAY let's #FreeDavidHuerta, #FreeThemAll
11:00 AM @ Grand Park in Downtown LA (200 N Grand Ave)
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In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
April 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
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"Like Amazon, but with human beings."
April 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"Like Amazon, but with human beings."
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If Republicans want to talk about censorship, let’s start with the fact that Trump ordered ICE agents to kidnap and detain Mahmoud Khalil & Rumeysa Ozturk for exercising free speech.
The hypocrisy is astounding.
The hypocrisy is astounding.
April 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
If Republicans want to talk about censorship, let’s start with the fact that Trump ordered ICE agents to kidnap and detain Mahmoud Khalil & Rumeysa Ozturk for exercising free speech.
The hypocrisy is astounding.
The hypocrisy is astounding.
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This Saturday, April 5, unions across California and across the country will come together with allies of labor to send a message to the federal government: #HandsOff our unions and contracts!
Find an event near you: mobilize.us/handsoff/
Find an event near you: mobilize.us/handsoff/
April 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This Saturday, April 5, unions across California and across the country will come together with allies of labor to send a message to the federal government: #HandsOff our unions and contracts!
Find an event near you: mobilize.us/handsoff/
Find an event near you: mobilize.us/handsoff/
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This week, my Somerville constituent Rümeysa Öztürk was abducted in broad daylight by DHS officials and sent to Louisiana to be locked in a detention center. She has not been charged with any crime.
March 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This week, my Somerville constituent Rümeysa Öztürk was abducted in broad daylight by DHS officials and sent to Louisiana to be locked in a detention center. She has not been charged with any crime.
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Trump and Musk are grabbing power and making themselves richer by gutting our democracy. Hundreds of thousands of people are taking to the streets on April 5 to say “Hands Off!” Join SEIU members in the largest mass protest since Jan 20. Find an event near you: seiu.co/429gFpQ
March 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Trump and Musk are grabbing power and making themselves richer by gutting our democracy. Hundreds of thousands of people are taking to the streets on April 5 to say “Hands Off!” Join SEIU members in the largest mass protest since Jan 20. Find an event near you: seiu.co/429gFpQ
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Rümeysa Öztürk was kidnapped because she expressed an opinion that Donald Trump doesn't like.
We're demanding that she be released, her visa restored, and her rights to due process & free speech respected.
We're demanding that she be released, her visa restored, and her rights to due process & free speech respected.
Led by @pressley.house.gov, @markey.senate.gov, and @warren.senate.gov, members of Congress demand the release of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk and answers from the Trump administration about various "deeply troubling incidents." www.commondreams.org/news/ozturk
'This Is Authoritarianism': Lawmakers Demand Release of Abducted Tufts Student | Common Dreams
Democratic lawmakers demand answers and the release of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk, targeted for deportation after criticizing the U.S.-backed Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip.
www.commondreams.org
March 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Rümeysa Öztürk was kidnapped because she expressed an opinion that Donald Trump doesn't like.
We're demanding that she be released, her visa restored, and her rights to due process & free speech respected.
We're demanding that she be released, her visa restored, and her rights to due process & free speech respected.
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The following is a statement from Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO (WGAE), Executive Director Sam Wheeler:
![Last night President Trump issued an unlawful Executive Order purporting to strip nearly two-thirds of the federal workforce of their collective bargaining rights. This illegal attack on roughly 700,000 federal workers and their unions is an assault on the entire labor movement and all American workers.
It's not surprising that the billionaires in the Trump Administration hate unions. Unions are a bulwark against tyranny, both in the
workplace and in civil society.
Right now, federal union members are defending the American people from Elon Musk's reckless and unconstitutional dismantling of the federal government. [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dxphnrtri3v6a2lyl2khufyv/bafkreievnufnim4nktwhuv7whwuxtkz2pu4mvwqovphcga5qsgyogek444@jpeg)
March 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The following is a statement from Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO (WGAE), Executive Director Sam Wheeler: