Workers on a Mission
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Teachers, nurses, gov't and nonprofit staff, and other mission-driven workers are tired of making sacrifices their bosses don't have to. They're fighting for fairer jobs, better services for the people they support, and more sustainable social movements
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The NIH announced it will slash billions of dollars of support to universities and research centers.
This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments.
This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments.
February 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The NIH announced it will slash billions of dollars of support to universities and research centers.
This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments.
This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments.
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Musk is coordinating a hostile takeover. DOGE is illegally seizing worker data, threatening firings, and giving billionaires the power to dismantle labor protections from the inside. This is an attack. We’re fighting back. www.commondreams.org/news/musk-fe...
'People Who Work for a Living' Rally at Labor Dept as DOGE Readies Latest Attack | Common Dreams
Billionaire Elon Musk's attack on the Department of Labor isn't about efficiency—it's an assault on working people. Unions and lawmakers are fighting back, launching the "Department of People Who Work...
www.commondreams.org
February 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Musk is coordinating a hostile takeover. DOGE is illegally seizing worker data, threatening firings, and giving billionaires the power to dismantle labor protections from the inside. This is an attack. We’re fighting back. www.commondreams.org/news/musk-fe...
Conservatives will gripe about unions protecting lazy workers.
Let them.
We know it's not true. We know our power. We're not going anywhere.
Let them.
We know it's not true. We know our power. We're not going anywhere.
Breaking news: A federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily paused the Trump administration’s buyout program’s deadline, which had been set for 11:59 p.m. Thursday, and set a new hearing for Monday.
Federal judge pauses deadline for Trump administration’s buyout program
The Trump administration gave most of the country’s federal employees just nine full days to decide if they want to resign with pay through the end of September.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Conservatives will gripe about unions protecting lazy workers.
Let them.
We know it's not true. We know our power. We're not going anywhere.
Let them.
We know it's not true. We know our power. We're not going anywhere.
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I’ve got the morning shift. This guy is dangerous and unfit to serve and I’m about to explain why. Tune in: www.senate.gov/legislative/...
February 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I’ve got the morning shift. This guy is dangerous and unfit to serve and I’m about to explain why. Tune in: www.senate.gov/legislative/...
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Trump's dismantling of USAID costs thousands of jobs, threatens U.S. national security, & effectively generates a global humanitarian crisis. Democracy Forward & Public Citizen Litigation Group are repping the American Foreign Service Assoc & American Federation of Gov Employees in court... (1/2)
February 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Trump's dismantling of USAID costs thousands of jobs, threatens U.S. national security, & effectively generates a global humanitarian crisis. Democracy Forward & Public Citizen Litigation Group are repping the American Foreign Service Assoc & American Federation of Gov Employees in court... (1/2)
When our elected officials decide they don't need to serve us anymore, our unions will still be there to do it.
BREAKING: We filed a lawsuit against the Trump admin for shutting down USAID.
This unlawful action threatens life-saving aid programs across the world and leaves thousands of American workers without jobs.
This disruption of aid is causing a global humanitarian crisis.
This unlawful action threatens life-saving aid programs across the world and leaves thousands of American workers without jobs.
This disruption of aid is causing a global humanitarian crisis.
February 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
When our elected officials decide they don't need to serve us anymore, our unions will still be there to do it.
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BREAKING: We are suing USTreasury for its unlawful disclosure of personal & financial information to Elon Musk’s DOGE.
This violation puts sensitive information about millions of Americans at risk.
This violation puts sensitive information about millions of Americans at risk.
February 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
BREAKING: We are suing USTreasury for its unlawful disclosure of personal & financial information to Elon Musk’s DOGE.
This violation puts sensitive information about millions of Americans at risk.
This violation puts sensitive information about millions of Americans at risk.
It also seems like a gross violation of collective bargaining rights.
OPM sent a memo to agency heads today instructing them to disregard telework provisions of federal employees' CBAs.
OPM had previously acknowledged there may be exclusions to the return-to-office mandate based on CBAs. This seems like backtracking on that acknowledgment.
chcoc.gov/sites/defaul...
OPM had previously acknowledged there may be exclusions to the return-to-office mandate based on CBAs. This seems like backtracking on that acknowledgment.
chcoc.gov/sites/defaul...
chcoc.gov
February 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
It also seems like a gross violation of collective bargaining rights.
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Our coalition is a peaceful resistance—a group of tree-huggers dedicated to keeping Americans informed.
February 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Our coalition is a peaceful resistance—a group of tree-huggers dedicated to keeping Americans informed.
Good stuff here.
Resisting MAGA bull shit, anti-vaxx disinformation, pseudoscience, and woo-fuckery. Your resource for evidence based health care information for these difficult times.
February 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Good stuff here.
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When we say there's power in a union, this is what we mean.
BREAKING: 2 federal employee unions, AFGE & SEIU, file suit seeking to block DOGE access to Treasury Department payment database. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
When we say there's power in a union, this is what we mean.
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This is why you have just cause clauses in your union contracts
Dozens of employees who attended a diversity training course that ex-Education Secretary Betsy DeVos encouraged during Trump's first admin have now been placed on paid leave as part of Trump's targeting of DEI programs.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Education Dept. workers put on leave after taking diversity training during Trump's 1st term, union says
A letter to the affected employees obtained by NBC News said they would continue to receive their full salaries and benefits and wouldn't be required to do any work-related tasks.
www.nbcnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This is why you have just cause clauses in your union contracts
Actually pretty nice of this new admin to remind us of all the incredible things billionaires' tax dollars are funding
February 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Actually pretty nice of this new admin to remind us of all the incredible things billionaires' tax dollars are funding
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A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents that happened in 2024 and 2022 that involved passenger jets nearly colliding with helicopters near Reagan National Airport prior to the deadly midair crash that happened on Wednesday night.
Airline Pilots Previously Reported Close Calls With Helicopters Near Reagan Airport
A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents, one in 2024 and one in 2022.
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents that happened in 2024 and 2022 that involved passenger jets nearly colliding with helicopters near Reagan National Airport prior to the deadly midair crash that happened on Wednesday night.
Just another day where the new admin wants you to believe federal workers are so lazy they'll gladly take this offer. But workers are smarter than that.
Love those comments! So many federal workers channeling the spirit of Leslie Knope! And I think I found my own spirit guide:
"Now I’m digging my heels in out of spite. I’m a big time hater and being petty is my favorite thing to do."
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Give 'em Hell, guys!
"Now I’m digging my heels in out of spite. I’m a big time hater and being petty is my favorite thing to do."
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Give 'em Hell, guys!
January 31, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Just another day where the new admin wants you to believe federal workers are so lazy they'll gladly take this offer. But workers are smarter than that.
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Unions and attorneys who represent federal employees are telling workers not to take the offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and still be paid through September.
'Not a buyout': Attorneys and unions urge federal workers not to resign
Unions and attorneys who represent federal employees are telling workers not to take the offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and still be paid through September.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Unions and attorneys who represent federal employees are telling workers not to take the offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and still be paid through September.
Two air traffic controllers instead of the four the tower should've had. This is the "f around" and the horrific crash last night is the "find out".
Only fitting this happened at the airport named after the president who made hurting workers cool again.
Only fitting this happened at the airport named after the president who made hurting workers cool again.
the first fatal commercial plane crash in 16 years happened just days after Trump froze hiring of air traffic controllers that were already stretched thin
January 31, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Two air traffic controllers instead of the four the tower should've had. This is the "f around" and the horrific crash last night is the "find out".
Only fitting this happened at the airport named after the president who made hurting workers cool again.
Only fitting this happened at the airport named after the president who made hurting workers cool again.
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This is our @afacwa.org and ALPA family. Let us all stay focused on saving lives. Strength and support for all first responders.
January 30, 2025 at 4:20 AM
This is our @afacwa.org and ALPA family. Let us all stay focused on saving lives. Strength and support for all first responders.
Just trying to jeopardize the livelihoods of as many working people as possible, nothing to see here.
Breaking news: The White House budget office is ordering a pause to all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government, according to an internal memo sent to agencies Monday, creating significant confusion across Washington.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Just trying to jeopardize the livelihoods of as many working people as possible, nothing to see here.