Queens Library Guild, Local 1321
@local1321.bsky.social
We are the Union that represents Queens Public Library workers in the great Borough of Queens New York. We are also proud members of DC 37, AFSCME, AFL/CIO.
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AFSCME’s archives tell the story of our union’s history. The building housing these archives is 50 years old this year. www.afscme.org/blog/afscmes...
AFSCME’s half-century-old archives tell the story of our union
The Detroit building housing AFSCME’s archives turns 50 this year.
www.afscme.org
August 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
AFSCME’s archives tell the story of our union’s history. The building housing these archives is 50 years old this year. www.afscme.org/blog/afscmes...
TY @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social for championing our libraries. The union members that make our libraries the best in the world need you, our @council.nyc.gov partners, and Mayor to make that generational investment to recruit and retain library workers, ensuring the continuation of our work.
March 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
TY @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social for championing our libraries. The union members that make our libraries the best in the world need you, our @council.nyc.gov partners, and Mayor to make that generational investment to recruit and retain library workers, ensuring the continuation of our work.
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As we discussed the numbers at our budget hearing today, let’s be clear: this budget is about more than just figures on a page. It’s about protecting and strengthening one of NYC’s greatest assets – our public libraries, cultural institutions, and arts organizations. 📚🎭
March 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
As we discussed the numbers at our budget hearing today, let’s be clear: this budget is about more than just figures on a page. It’s about protecting and strengthening one of NYC’s greatest assets – our public libraries, cultural institutions, and arts organizations. 📚🎭
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@cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social talks us through what was learned during today’s preliminary budget hearing on cultural affairs and why city funding is so crucial to the success of our arts, culture, and public libraries.
March 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
@cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social talks us through what was learned during today’s preliminary budget hearing on cultural affairs and why city funding is so crucial to the success of our arts, culture, and public libraries.
TY! Assemblymember Lorinda Hooks for meeting with @dc37nyc @afscme library union members to discuss our legislative agenda to make library workers safe and allow us to meet the needs of our patrons by stopping book bans!
March 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
TY! Assemblymember Lorinda Hooks for meeting with @dc37nyc @afscme library union members to discuss our legislative agenda to make library workers safe and allow us to meet the needs of our patrons by stopping book bans!
TY! @am_robert.carroll for meeting with @dc37nyc @afscme library union members to discuss our legislative agenda to make library workers safe and allow us to meet the needs of our patrons by stopping book bans!
March 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
TY! @am_robert.carroll for meeting with @dc37nyc @afscme library union members to discuss our legislative agenda to make library workers safe and allow us to meet the needs of our patrons by stopping book bans!
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I may be the one to deliver the address, but I can only do it with the support of many true public servants.
Thank you to the incredible @council.nyc.gov staff that work so hard for our city, not only for yesterday's State of the City Address, but every day. We appreciate you!
Thank you to the incredible @council.nyc.gov staff that work so hard for our city, not only for yesterday's State of the City Address, but every day. We appreciate you!
March 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I may be the one to deliver the address, but I can only do it with the support of many true public servants.
Thank you to the incredible @council.nyc.gov staff that work so hard for our city, not only for yesterday's State of the City Address, but every day. We appreciate you!
Thank you to the incredible @council.nyc.gov staff that work so hard for our city, not only for yesterday's State of the City Address, but every day. We appreciate you!
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The vast majority of Americans want to expand Social Security, not cut it. But hey, Elon Musk, maybe instead of attacking seniors’ retirement, you could learn to code??
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits
Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There’s a much simpler explanation.
www.wired.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The vast majority of Americans want to expand Social Security, not cut it. But hey, Elon Musk, maybe instead of attacking seniors’ retirement, you could learn to code??
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
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Trump and Elon are *using* these lies to try and cut and privatize Social Security.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Trump and Elon are *using* these lies to try and cut and privatize Social Security.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
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And more wrong…
www.factcheck.org/2025/02/onli...
www.factcheck.org/2025/02/onli...
Online Posts Misconstrue Data on Social Security Numbers - FactCheck.org
Elon Musk shared a chart on X purportedly showing more than 398 million eligible numbers in the Social Security database. Online posts misconstrued the figures to wrongly claim they showed how many pe...
www.factcheck.org
March 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
And more wrong…
www.factcheck.org/2025/02/onli...
www.factcheck.org/2025/02/onli...
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Nearly 70 million people rely on Social Security to survive. Workers have *earned* these benefits, paid into the system - and are counting on our elected leaders to fight for our retirement security, not attack it. From @retiredams.bsky.social :
bsky.app/profile/reti...
bsky.app/profile/reti...
President Trump doubled down on Elon Musk's debunked lies about Social Security tonight. Read our statement to learn more: tinyurl.com/TrumpSocialS...
March 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Nearly 70 million people rely on Social Security to survive. Workers have *earned* these benefits, paid into the system - and are counting on our elected leaders to fight for our retirement security, not attack it. From @retiredams.bsky.social :
bsky.app/profile/reti...
bsky.app/profile/reti...
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President Trump and Elon Musk are casting doubt and spreading lies about Social Security to justify cutting it. But here are the facts.
March 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
President Trump and Elon Musk are casting doubt and spreading lies about Social Security to justify cutting it. But here are the facts.
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“The Social Security
Administration holds the financial future for millions of Americans."
We will not let Elon Musk undermine the promise we can all retire with dignity. Read President Saunders' statement on our lawsuit to block DOGE’s access to SSA:
Administration holds the financial future for millions of Americans."
We will not let Elon Musk undermine the promise we can all retire with dignity. Read President Saunders' statement on our lawsuit to block DOGE’s access to SSA:
SUIT FILED: In New Challenge, Retirees, Unions Seek to Block DOGE’s Unprecedented, Unlawful Social Security Data, Power Grab
AFSCME, Alliance for Retired Americans, AFT Challenge DOGE’s Access, Executed by Unconfirmed, Acting Official, to Confidential, Private Data of Hundreds of Millions of Americans
www.afscme.org
February 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“The Social Security
Administration holds the financial future for millions of Americans."
We will not let Elon Musk undermine the promise we can all retire with dignity. Read President Saunders' statement on our lawsuit to block DOGE’s access to SSA:
Administration holds the financial future for millions of Americans."
We will not let Elon Musk undermine the promise we can all retire with dignity. Read President Saunders' statement on our lawsuit to block DOGE’s access to SSA:
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Don't miss "A Labor of Love," our #BlackHistoryMonth exhibit at Central Library featuring original works of art, including watercolor, charcoal, acrylic, photography, mixed media, small ceramics, pottery, sculpture, and more!
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/bla...
youtu.be/Jt3qPyJM7js
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/bla...
youtu.be/Jt3qPyJM7js
Black History Month 2025: "A Labor of Love" Art Exhibit at Central Library
YouTube video by Queens Public Library
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February 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Don't miss "A Labor of Love," our #BlackHistoryMonth exhibit at Central Library featuring original works of art, including watercolor, charcoal, acrylic, photography, mixed media, small ceramics, pottery, sculpture, and more!
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/bla...
youtu.be/Jt3qPyJM7js
www.queenslibrary.org/calendar/bla...
youtu.be/Jt3qPyJM7js
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Dear Elon,
Tell us you're a toxic boss without telling us you're a toxic boss.
In Solidarity,
The Department of People Who Work For a Living
Tell us you're a toxic boss without telling us you're a toxic boss.
In Solidarity,
The Department of People Who Work For a Living
February 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Dear Elon,
Tell us you're a toxic boss without telling us you're a toxic boss.
In Solidarity,
The Department of People Who Work For a Living
Tell us you're a toxic boss without telling us you're a toxic boss.
In Solidarity,
The Department of People Who Work For a Living
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Elon & DOGE are coming for your social security. www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
DOGE follows longtime Musk pattern — and turns attention to Social Security Administration
There are differing views among those close to the Elon Musk-led group about exactly how far to go with cuts.
www.semafor.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Elon & DOGE are coming for your social security. www.semafor.com/article/02/0...
@qlglocal1321 @dc37nyc @afscme extends warm holiday greetings to you and your loved ones! ❄️ #qpl #festivewishes
December 25, 2024 at 8:20 AM
@qlglocal1321 @dc37nyc @afscme extends warm holiday greetings to you and your loved ones! ❄️ #qpl #festivewishes
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Thank you Governor Hochul for signing the LOADinG Act into law, and thank you Senator Gonzalez and Assemblyman Otis for sponsoring the legislation. Full statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento:
Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on signing of LOADinG Act into Law
Albany, NY - “The Union Movement has prioritized ensuring the responsible use of artificial intelligence by all employers. I am encouraged that this legislation will result in transparency on state ag...
nysaflcio.org
December 22, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Thank you Governor Hochul for signing the LOADinG Act into law, and thank you Senator Gonzalez and Assemblyman Otis for sponsoring the legislation. Full statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento:
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Here's a tidbit on the cost of drugs. PBM unregulated dark $. Follow this down rabbit hole to the CR approved yesterday? ( Rs removed reform ) Check out the links and FTC report
McKesson primarily supplies CVS Health's Caremark mail and specialty pharmacies.
www.drugchannels.net/2024/07/pbm-...
McKesson primarily supplies CVS Health's Caremark mail and specialty pharmacies.
www.drugchannels.net/2024/07/pbm-...
Drug Channels
www.drugchannels.net
December 21, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Here's a tidbit on the cost of drugs. PBM unregulated dark $. Follow this down rabbit hole to the CR approved yesterday? ( Rs removed reform ) Check out the links and FTC report
McKesson primarily supplies CVS Health's Caremark mail and specialty pharmacies.
www.drugchannels.net/2024/07/pbm-...
McKesson primarily supplies CVS Health's Caremark mail and specialty pharmacies.
www.drugchannels.net/2024/07/pbm-...
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Whoa. In July, the FTC said it was considering a crackdown on PBMs (pharma/insurance middleman cos) & issued a report saying they’re anti-competitive and drive up prices.
Now, a big PBM is suing the FTC, demanding that it retract the report. And sideline Lina Khan.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/09/...
Now, a big PBM is suing the FTC, demanding that it retract the report. And sideline Lina Khan.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/09/...
September 17, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Whoa. In July, the FTC said it was considering a crackdown on PBMs (pharma/insurance middleman cos) & issued a report saying they’re anti-competitive and drive up prices.
Now, a big PBM is suing the FTC, demanding that it retract the report. And sideline Lina Khan.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/09/...
Now, a big PBM is suing the FTC, demanding that it retract the report. And sideline Lina Khan.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/09/...
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The Senate must do whatever it takes to confirm the remaining federal judicial nominees who will act as a backstop for our freedoms and our democracy, including pro-labor nominees like Karla Campbell for U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
December 6, 2024 at 3:09 PM
The Senate must do whatever it takes to confirm the remaining federal judicial nominees who will act as a backstop for our freedoms and our democracy, including pro-labor nominees like Karla Campbell for U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.