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Hundreds of Starbucks baristas and labor organizers blockaded Starbucks' largest distribution center in York, Pennsylvania, halting distribution of syrups, coffee beans, and other supplies to the entire northeast.
This escalation is part of @sbworkersunited.org's ongoing strike.
This escalation is part of @sbworkersunited.org's ongoing strike.
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Hundreds of Starbucks baristas and labor organizers blockaded Starbucks' largest distribution center in York, Pennsylvania, halting distribution of syrups, coffee beans, and other supplies to the entire northeast.
This escalation is part of @sbworkersunited.org's ongoing strike.
This escalation is part of @sbworkersunited.org's ongoing strike.
“The MFE’s current strength is rooted in various conflicts and mobilizations in Minneapolis, not just those of teachers... Unions in Minneapolis are increasingly coordinating around fights to build power for workers generally."
The MFE’s contract victory this year is the culmination of a long-simmering process of building power and solidarity.”
McQuarrie’s article explores factors that fueled the Minneaoplis Federation of Educators' historic contract win last week. @jacobinmag.bsky.social
jacobin.com/2025/11/minn...
McQuarrie’s article explores factors that fueled the Minneaoplis Federation of Educators' historic contract win last week. @jacobinmag.bsky.social
jacobin.com/2025/11/minn...
Minneapolis Educators Are Showing a Way Forward for Labor
The Minneapolis educators’ union won a historic contract just over a week ago. The victory was the product of years of rank-and-file reform efforts as well as workplace and community organizing that b...
jacobin.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“The MFE’s current strength is rooted in various conflicts and mobilizations in Minneapolis, not just those of teachers... Unions in Minneapolis are increasingly coordinating around fights to build power for workers generally."
“AI displacement is coming, no doubt, but in the meantime employers have plenty of other means of disciplining labor at their disposal.” --B. Y. Fong
The recent round of Amazon corporate layoffs isn’t a sign of an imminent AI apocalypse. It's an expression of the company's brutal corporate culture, enabled by its use of the H-1B visa program.
Amazon’s Layoffs Are Business as Usual, Not Omens of AI Doom
The recent round of Amazon corporate layoffs isn’t a sign of an imminent AI apocalypse. It's an expression of the company's brutal corporate culture, enabled by its use of the H-1B visa program.
jacobin.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“AI displacement is coming, no doubt, but in the meantime employers have plenty of other means of disciplining labor at their disposal.” --B. Y. Fong
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New Mexico is the first state in the country to implement universal free childcare, and the program will save families an estimated $12,800 a year.
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New Mexico is the first state in the country to implement universal free childcare, and the program will save families an estimated $12,800 a year.
The MFE’s contract victory this year is the culmination of a long-simmering process of building power and solidarity.”
McQuarrie’s article explores factors that fueled the Minneaoplis Federation of Educators' historic contract win last week. @jacobinmag.bsky.social
jacobin.com/2025/11/minn...
McQuarrie’s article explores factors that fueled the Minneaoplis Federation of Educators' historic contract win last week. @jacobinmag.bsky.social
jacobin.com/2025/11/minn...
Minneapolis Educators Are Showing a Way Forward for Labor
The Minneapolis educators’ union won a historic contract just over a week ago. The victory was the product of years of rank-and-file reform efforts as well as workplace and community organizing that b...
jacobin.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The MFE’s contract victory this year is the culmination of a long-simmering process of building power and solidarity.”
McQuarrie’s article explores factors that fueled the Minneaoplis Federation of Educators' historic contract win last week. @jacobinmag.bsky.social
jacobin.com/2025/11/minn...
McQuarrie’s article explores factors that fueled the Minneaoplis Federation of Educators' historic contract win last week. @jacobinmag.bsky.social
jacobin.com/2025/11/minn...
In his new article for @jacobinmag.bsky.social , Fong explains that Amazon’s announcement of layoffs shouldn’t be attributed to an “AI apocalypse,” but rather the mega-corporation’s toxic workplace culture and widespread use of the H-1B visa program. Read more here:
jacobin.com/2025/11/amaz...
jacobin.com/2025/11/amaz...
Amazon’s Layoffs Are Business as Usual, Not Omens of AI Doom
The recent round of Amazon corporate layoffs isn’t a sign of an imminent AI apocalypse. It's an expression of the company's brutal corporate culture, enabled by its use of the H-1B visa program.
jacobin.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
In his new article for @jacobinmag.bsky.social , Fong explains that Amazon’s announcement of layoffs shouldn’t be attributed to an “AI apocalypse,” but rather the mega-corporation’s toxic workplace culture and widespread use of the H-1B visa program. Read more here:
jacobin.com/2025/11/amaz...
jacobin.com/2025/11/amaz...
“Charities and the trade unions must step up to fix the housing crisis - otherwise what are they for?”
Read this unique take on pro-worker solutions to the housing crisis in the UK here from Lisa McKenzie for @lbc.co.uk :
www.lbc.co.uk/article/unio...
Read this unique take on pro-worker solutions to the housing crisis in the UK here from Lisa McKenzie for @lbc.co.uk :
www.lbc.co.uk/article/unio...
It's time for unions to become landlords | LBC
Charities and the trade unions must step up to fix the housing crisis - otherwise what are they for? asks Lisa McKenzie
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November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“Charities and the trade unions must step up to fix the housing crisis - otherwise what are they for?”
Read this unique take on pro-worker solutions to the housing crisis in the UK here from Lisa McKenzie for @lbc.co.uk :
www.lbc.co.uk/article/unio...
Read this unique take on pro-worker solutions to the housing crisis in the UK here from Lisa McKenzie for @lbc.co.uk :
www.lbc.co.uk/article/unio...
ASU’s law school is starting a new project– the Civil Rights, Migration and Workplace Law Initiative– and the kickoff event is TONIGHT!
Check out the event featuring Stacy Leeds and Fatima Goss-Graves at 6:00pm.
Check out the event featuring Stacy Leeds and Fatima Goss-Graves at 6:00pm.
November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
ASU’s law school is starting a new project– the Civil Rights, Migration and Workplace Law Initiative– and the kickoff event is TONIGHT!
Check out the event featuring Stacy Leeds and Fatima Goss-Graves at 6:00pm.
Check out the event featuring Stacy Leeds and Fatima Goss-Graves at 6:00pm.
In his new piece from @thenation.com, CWD AiR Jonathan Rosenblum addresses potential next steps for the left after Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win in NYC. Read his thoughts here:
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
For the Movement That Elected Zohran Mamdani, Now Comes the Hard Part
Holding political office is not the same as wielding political power—especially for the left. To win bold demands, social movements must go on the offensive.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
In his new piece from @thenation.com, CWD AiR Jonathan Rosenblum addresses potential next steps for the left after Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win in NYC. Read his thoughts here:
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
A special thank you to all who attended one of our Open House Luncheons this semester! Being part of a community is a huge part of what makes working on a college campus so fun. Thank you for being a part of ours!
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A special thank you to all who attended one of our Open House Luncheons this semester! Being part of a community is a huge part of what makes working on a college campus so fun. Thank you for being a part of ours!
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
"The legacy of nonviolence philosophy and practice offers us vital lessons and confers a wealth of tactical considerations that are highly useful in many circumstances... but it is a dead end to imagine that building people-power in dire times can be clean, simple, and pure." -Case
The CWD's Ben Case for @convergencemag.com :
Ben’s expertise on protest sets the record straight about widely (and incorrectly) accepted data surrounding the efficacy of mobilizing people in nonviolent protest. Learn more about the "3.5% rule" and its flaws here:
convergencemag.com/articles/mag...
Ben’s expertise on protest sets the record straight about widely (and incorrectly) accepted data surrounding the efficacy of mobilizing people in nonviolent protest. Learn more about the "3.5% rule" and its flaws here:
convergencemag.com/articles/mag...
Magic Numbers Are No Shortcut to Strategy
We can no longer afford the convenient untruth that real-world resistance to tyranny can escalate solely through peaceable demonstrations.
convergencemag.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"The legacy of nonviolence philosophy and practice offers us vital lessons and confers a wealth of tactical considerations that are highly useful in many circumstances... but it is a dead end to imagine that building people-power in dire times can be clean, simple, and pure." -Case
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California may vote on a one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth to help the state fund health care for low-income residents after sweeping cuts to Medicaid.
A possible ballot proposal could generate $100 billion, most of which would go toward health care for millions of people.
A possible ballot proposal could generate $100 billion, most of which would go toward health care for millions of people.
October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
California may vote on a one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth to help the state fund health care for low-income residents after sweeping cuts to Medicaid.
A possible ballot proposal could generate $100 billion, most of which would go toward health care for millions of people.
A possible ballot proposal could generate $100 billion, most of which would go toward health care for millions of people.
“A coalition of frontline healthcare workers, unions, and economists launched an effort Thursday to build support for a proposed ballot measure in CA that would impose a one-time tax on the state’s billionaires to avert a looming crisis spurred by national Republicans’ unprecedented Medicaid cuts.”
"A time-limited emergency tax on the ultra-wealthy is a practical way to keep the healthcare system functioning."
'The 2026 Billionaire Tax Act': Emergency Proposal Aims to Fight Back Against Trump Attack on Medicaid
"If these cuts take effect without replacement funding, it won't just mean longer lines—it means people won't be able to get care when they need it," said one healthcare worker.
www.commondreams.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“A coalition of frontline healthcare workers, unions, and economists launched an effort Thursday to build support for a proposed ballot measure in CA that would impose a one-time tax on the state’s billionaires to avert a looming crisis spurred by national Republicans’ unprecedented Medicaid cuts.”
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For every $1 spent in SNAP, up to $1.80 is created in local economic activity.
Cutting SNAP doesn’t just starve families, it starves towns.
Cutting SNAP doesn’t just starve families, it starves towns.
October 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
For every $1 spent in SNAP, up to $1.80 is created in local economic activity.
Cutting SNAP doesn’t just starve families, it starves towns.
Cutting SNAP doesn’t just starve families, it starves towns.
The CWD's Ben Case for @convergencemag.com :
Ben’s expertise on protest sets the record straight about widely (and incorrectly) accepted data surrounding the efficacy of mobilizing people in nonviolent protest. Learn more about the "3.5% rule" and its flaws here:
convergencemag.com/articles/mag...
Ben’s expertise on protest sets the record straight about widely (and incorrectly) accepted data surrounding the efficacy of mobilizing people in nonviolent protest. Learn more about the "3.5% rule" and its flaws here:
convergencemag.com/articles/mag...
Magic Numbers Are No Shortcut to Strategy
We can no longer afford the convenient untruth that real-world resistance to tyranny can escalate solely through peaceable demonstrations.
convergencemag.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The CWD's Ben Case for @convergencemag.com :
Ben’s expertise on protest sets the record straight about widely (and incorrectly) accepted data surrounding the efficacy of mobilizing people in nonviolent protest. Learn more about the "3.5% rule" and its flaws here:
convergencemag.com/articles/mag...
Ben’s expertise on protest sets the record straight about widely (and incorrectly) accepted data surrounding the efficacy of mobilizing people in nonviolent protest. Learn more about the "3.5% rule" and its flaws here:
convergencemag.com/articles/mag...
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Largest strike in August:
At Boeing, IAM District 837 (≈ 3,200 workers) struck over:
📍pay and pension fairness
📍health care costs
📍respect on the job
The walkout shut down key production lines and drew national attention to the power of aerospace labor.
At Boeing, IAM District 837 (≈ 3,200 workers) struck over:
📍pay and pension fairness
📍health care costs
📍respect on the job
The walkout shut down key production lines and drew national attention to the power of aerospace labor.
October 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Largest strike in August:
At Boeing, IAM District 837 (≈ 3,200 workers) struck over:
📍pay and pension fairness
📍health care costs
📍respect on the job
The walkout shut down key production lines and drew national attention to the power of aerospace labor.
At Boeing, IAM District 837 (≈ 3,200 workers) struck over:
📍pay and pension fairness
📍health care costs
📍respect on the job
The walkout shut down key production lines and drew national attention to the power of aerospace labor.
CWD Graduate Research Aide Ian Sherwood makes his Jacobin debut! Read his piece on the Mamdani campaign here: jacobin.com/2025/10/mamd...
How Labor and the Left Can Bolster Zohran Mamdani
If Zohran Mamdani wins, he will face fierce resistance from business elites and the political establishment. Unions and grassroots member organizations like the Democratic Socialists of America can pl...
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October 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
CWD Graduate Research Aide Ian Sherwood makes his Jacobin debut! Read his piece on the Mamdani campaign here: jacobin.com/2025/10/mamd...
In “Beyond the NLRB” we talk about strategies and tactics for labor movement renewal outside of the traditional union model, including "minority unionism."
You can learn more about the tactic and real-life examples of it here in Capital and Main !
capitalandmain.com/dollar-store...
You can learn more about the tactic and real-life examples of it here in Capital and Main !
capitalandmain.com/dollar-store...
Dollar Store Workers Fight to Improve Jobs, Even Without a Union
With unionization dropping under Trump, experts say “premajority” campaigns can help workers score wins.
capitalandmain.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
In “Beyond the NLRB” we talk about strategies and tactics for labor movement renewal outside of the traditional union model, including "minority unionism."
You can learn more about the tactic and real-life examples of it here in Capital and Main !
capitalandmain.com/dollar-store...
You can learn more about the tactic and real-life examples of it here in Capital and Main !
capitalandmain.com/dollar-store...
New from the CWD’s Ben Fong: an interview with Hu Anyan, author of “I Deliver Parcels in Beijing.” Check out the interview on logistics, labor, and conditions working in China’s warehouses here in Jacobin.
jacobin.com/2025/10/chin...
jacobin.com/2025/10/chin...
Life Inside China’s Gig Machine
Hu Anyan’s I Deliver Parcels in Beijing describes life working in China’s logistics and service trades. Anyan’s account reveals differences in context between Chinese and US workers that indicate the ...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New from the CWD’s Ben Fong: an interview with Hu Anyan, author of “I Deliver Parcels in Beijing.” Check out the interview on logistics, labor, and conditions working in China’s warehouses here in Jacobin.
jacobin.com/2025/10/chin...
jacobin.com/2025/10/chin...
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We’re still not over this historic win! 💜
32,000 Michigan home care workers just got their union back — proving what’s possible when workers stand united.
This is democracy. This is solidarity. This is power. ✊🏽💪
32,000 Michigan home care workers just got their union back — proving what’s possible when workers stand united.
This is democracy. This is solidarity. This is power. ✊🏽💪
October 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
We’re still not over this historic win! 💜
32,000 Michigan home care workers just got their union back — proving what’s possible when workers stand united.
This is democracy. This is solidarity. This is power. ✊🏽💪
32,000 Michigan home care workers just got their union back — proving what’s possible when workers stand united.
This is democracy. This is solidarity. This is power. ✊🏽💪
Check out the latest from the CWD Activist in Residence, Jonathan Rosenblum, as he and Tom Vickers talk about a global strategy to take on Amazon 👇👇
In their new piece for @jacobinmag.bsky.social , Tom Vickers and the CWD’s Jonathan Rosenblum highlight organizing wins for Amazon workers and talk about why we need to organize the corporate giant on an international scale.
Learn more: jacobin.com/2025/10/amaz...
Learn more: jacobin.com/2025/10/amaz...
Organizing Amazon Should Be a Priority for Labor Globally
Whether workers can organize Amazon will be pivotal for the fate of the labor movement worldwide. Initial victories in Coventry, England, and elsewhere show that when unions put serious resources into...
jacobin.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Check out the latest from the CWD Activist in Residence, Jonathan Rosenblum, as he and Tom Vickers talk about a global strategy to take on Amazon 👇👇
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to reflect on the powerful contributions that indigenous communities have made in our country and labor movement. We honor their fight for civil and worker rights after facing centuries of injustice, and stand with them for a better tomorrow.
October 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to reflect on the powerful contributions that indigenous communities have made in our country and labor movement. We honor their fight for civil and worker rights after facing centuries of injustice, and stand with them for a better tomorrow.
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All Latina workers earn $0.54 for every dollar a white, non-Hispanic man makes.
Working 10 extra months to make what others did last year is unacceptable. America’s unions are fighting for a more just economy, and a union contract is how we close the wage gap.
Working 10 extra months to make what others did last year is unacceptable. America’s unions are fighting for a more just economy, and a union contract is how we close the wage gap.
October 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
All Latina workers earn $0.54 for every dollar a white, non-Hispanic man makes.
Working 10 extra months to make what others did last year is unacceptable. America’s unions are fighting for a more just economy, and a union contract is how we close the wage gap.
Working 10 extra months to make what others did last year is unacceptable. America’s unions are fighting for a more just economy, and a union contract is how we close the wage gap.
“Daunting as it may be, organizing Amazon is a task that unions must take on: Without a strong, organized worker counterweight at Amazon, the company’s abusive practices will mushroom out, driving down standards for workers everywhere, in all industries”
October 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
“Daunting as it may be, organizing Amazon is a task that unions must take on: Without a strong, organized worker counterweight at Amazon, the company’s abusive practices will mushroom out, driving down standards for workers everywhere, in all industries”