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Michael Sainato
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Labor reporter @TheGuardian.com
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My Zia Gina passed away over the summer and yesterday my family lost my Zi Nicola after a battle with Glioblastoma, the first of my father's siblings to pass.

My father was born in Italy and came from a family with 7 siblings, 3 of which had also came to the US.
With my uncle and aunt with my aunt
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Ohhhh I got disgraziato ova heeerrrreee
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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O'Brien hasn't coherently explained his 180 on Trump, but his longtime girlfriend is a big Trump supporter

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Teamsters President and girlfriend attending Trump Inauguration Christine Lynch reposting tweet about how great Trump is
November 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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O'Brien ran to lead the Teamsters calling Trump "our enemy" and criticizing Hoffa for not fighting Trump
THE HATE OF THE UNION SPEECH On Tuesday, Donald Trump spoke to the nation with his State of the Union address. Sitting behind him clapping gleefully were two of the country’s top anti-Union politicians: Mike Pence and Paul Ryan. Trump’s words made you think he was looking out for America’s working class. But as we know, words mean nothing—It’s actions that matter. Labor including leaders from the AFL, AFT, the Steelworkers and SEIU all spoke out against these enemies of labor immediately. As for our General President James P. Hoffa, he was once again Missing in Action. Hoffa continues to be silent and give Trump and anti-labor politicians a pass as they dismantle what it has taken a generation for labor to build. Make no mistake, Trump is our enemy. We must take our partisan emotions out of it and look at the man’s actions. Trump supports National Right to Work. His NLRB has waged a war on policies protecting organizing, collective bargaining and they have rewritten labor law in favor of employers. Like Obama, the job growth Trump brags about is in the low wage service sector or gig economy. And his tax bill was simply a trillion dollar gift to corporations. A war is being waged on workers and Hoffa is not only refusing to fight, he won’t even answer the bell. Teamsters should never be divided by what party or candidate we as individuals support. It should be about who supports US. Teamster members deserve better. We refuse to remain silent as Trump dismantles all we have fought for. Real Teamsters aren’t scared to speak up, and they aren’t scared of a fight. Sean O'Brien post stating "Trump has declared war on labor unions" and criticizing Hoffa for not fighting Trump
November 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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While reporting this story, Hooker received this racist, harassing voicemail at his union office. He became the first Black man to lead his local union in 2020 and he would be the first to lead the union if he wins
November 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Hooker Jr. is running against O'Brien over his courting of Trump compared to his past criticism of Trump and Teamsters leadership for failing to oppose him, shortfalls of the UPS contract and its enforcement, and the union's culture under O'Brien.
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Sean O'Brien posting in 2018 "THE HATE OF THE UNION SPEECH On Tuesday, Donald Trump spoke to the nation with his State of the Union address. Sitting behind him clapping gleefully were two of the country’s top anti-Union politicians: Mike Pence and Paul Ryan. Trump’s words made you think he was looking out for America’s working class. But as we know, words mean nothing—It’s actions that matter. Labor including leaders from the AFL, AFT, the Steelworkers and SEIU all spoke out against these enemies of labor immediately. As for our General President James P. Hoffa, he was once again Missing in Action. Hoffa continues to be silent and give Trump and anti-labor politicians a pass as they dismantle what it has taken a generation for labor to build. Make no mistake, Trump is our enemy. We must take our partisan emotions out of it and look at the man’s actions. Trump supports National Right to Work. His NLRB has waged a war on policies protecting organizing, collective bargaining and they have rewritten labor law in favor of employers. Like Obama, the job growth Trump brags about is in the low wage service sector or gig economy. And his tax bill was simply a trillion dollar gift to corporations. A war is being waged on workers and Hoffa is not only refusing to fight, he won’t even answer the bell. Teamsters should never be divided by what party or candidate we as individuals support. It should be about who supports US. Teamster members deserve better. We refuse to remain silent as Trump dismantles all we have fought for. Real Teamsters aren’t scared to speak up, and they aren’t scared of a fight. Donald Trump with Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Deremer and Sean O'Brien
November 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Trump is back to pushing 2020 election conspiracies to try to pre-empt undermining 2026 elections

These comments come after a new book revealed today Trump called Pence a "wimp" during their final phone call on 1/6/21 for not blocking Biden's election certification
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Trump stating on TruthSocial What’s worse, the NBA Players cheating at cards, and probably much else, or the Democrats cheating on Elections. The 2020 Presidential Election, being Rigged and Stolen, is a far bigger SCANDAL. Look what happened to our Country when a Crooked Moron became our “President!” We now know everything. I hope the DOJ pursues this with as much “gusto” as befitting the biggest SCANDAL in American history! If not, it will happen again, including the upcoming Midterms. No mail-in or “Early” Voting, Yes to Voter ID! Watch how totally dishonest the California Prop Vote is! Millions of Ballots being “shipped.” GET SMART REPUBLICANS, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!
October 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Andrew Cuomo's responses to his sexual harassment allegations during the debate were ridiculous, disgusting, and a desperate attempt to rewrite history of what happened
Cuomo on Fox News Cuomo in a shawl
October 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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US Department of Education workers who received a reduction-in-force earlier this year, which was blocked by court challenges, are now receiving new RIF notices/separation dates
RIF notice to US Department of Education workers citing Court decision, adjusting separation date to November 3
October 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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RIF notice at Department of Education claiming firings are necessary due to government shut down
October 11, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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AFGE responds to Trump administration's announcement of RIFs today, say thousands of furloughed federal workers are being fired illegally. The union had filed a lawsuit to block the firings. A federal judge gave the Trump admin a deadline of 6pm today to provide all details of layoff plans
Largest federal employee union demands Congress end the government shutdown immediately WASHINGTON – Today, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest union representing more than 800,000 federal and D.C. government employees condemned the Trump administration’s decision to illegally fire thousands of federal employees during the government shutdown. AFGE National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement: “It is disgraceful that the Trump administration has used the government shutdown as an excuse to illegally fire thousands of workers who provide critical services to communities across the country. “These workers show up every day to serve the American people, and for the past nine months have been met with nothing but cruelty and viciousness from President Trump. Every single American citizen should be outraged. “Federal workers are tired of being used as pawns for the political and personal gains of the elected and un-elected leaders. It’s time for Congress to do their jobs and negotiate an end to this shutdown immediately. “In AFGE’s 93 years of existence under several presidential administrations – including during Trump’s first term – no president has ever decided to fire thousands of furloughed workers during a government shutdown. “AFGE is currently challenging President Trump’s illegal, unprecedented, abuse of power and we will not stop fighting until every reduction-in-force notice is rescinded.”
October 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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The girlfriend of one of the founders of anti-fa
anti-fa founder gf
October 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Workers at the Department of Education tell me their out of office messages were changed without their consent or knowledge to blame Democrats for the shutdown.
Out of office message blaming Democrats for shutdown
October 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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US Department of Labor walks back funding freeze for DOL’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) after a class action lawsuit was filed
Crucial Lifeline for Tens of Thousands of Older Americans Saved Complaint Forces Reversal of Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Funding Freeze for Vital Senior Employment Program Massachusetts - Following a class action complaint, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced it will reverse course and release funds for national nonprofit organizations to execute DOL’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - a more than 60-year old program that provides employment opportunities and job training to older Americans who need a lifeline to get back into the workforce. In response to an arbitrary funding freeze by the Trump-Vance administration, Democracy Forward and Jacobson Lawyers Group PLLC filed a lawsuit — Jones et al v. Department of Labor et al – that sought to restore more than $300 million in grants. “This is a huge win for seniors in need and yet another demonstration that, in many cases, when the American people fight back against this administration, it backs down,” said Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. “Tens of thousands of older Americans were put in jeopardy by the funding freeze on this vital program. Thanks to our brave clients and the work of the Democracy Forward team, we have protected everyone who relies on the Senior Community Service and Employment Program.” “The government took these steps only because the brave participants of the SCSEP program refused to stand silently to the side," said Lynn Eisenberg, partner at Jacobson Lawyers Group. "Because of their suit, tens of thousands of seniors across the country can once again make a living while serving their communities."
October 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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First RIF announcement during shutdown announced;

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced RIF of six employees, 1 percent of agency, in addition to the closure of a regional office in Denver
Valencia Martin Wallace, Acting Commissioner for Patents of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in a letter to agency employees announces RIF and office closure
October 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Federal agencies are sending staff wide emails blaming the looming government shutdown on Congressional Democrats, in violation of the Hatch Act which prohibits most civilian federal employees from engaging in political activities
Department of Education staff wide email blaming looming government shutdown on Democrats
September 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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The HUD website currently has a message on its home page blaming the "radical left" for the looming government shutdown
HUD website with homepage message blaming "radical left" for government shutdown
September 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Lego workers in downtown Disney at Disneyland in California are seeking to unionize
LEGO Store Workers at Downtown Disney Announce Union Organizing Effort and Call on LEGO and Disney to Guarantee a Fair Process for Workers to Unionize
September 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Trump posted an AI video of himself pushing a conspiracy theory about medbeds
Trump post on Truth Social
September 28, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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A Republican state rep calling for a Democratic Congresswoman to be "tried convicted and hanged" in response to a rightwing account posting misinformation in response to a video about organizing protests and strikes
X post from AZ State Rep John Gillette calling for state violence against a Democratic Congresswoman
September 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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The current President of the anti-union Teacher Freedom Alliance Aaron Withe starts out his memoir with the most ignorant anti-science claim "if we evolved from monkeys, why are monkeys still around"
Aaron Withe memoir
September 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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If you are anticipating cuts to your SNAP benefits on or after October 1st in your next recertification, or are currently struggling to afford food and groceries, please reach out to me at Michael.Sainato@TheGuardian.com for a story I'm working on
Monthly cut to SNAP benefits in Washington State as an example
September 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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The fascist club sandwich; the fascist Hungarian prime minister's racist anti-migrant rhetoric getting quote tweeted with funding conspiracy by a billionaire fascist, getting retweeted by a conspiracy theorist fascist Alex Jones
Elon Musk posting a conspiratorial quote tweet of Hungary Prime Minister's fascist anti-migrant rhetoric
September 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Trump's Pardon Attorney Ed Martin met with Alex Jones last week, as Jones is pushing conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's death and mind control, while he appeals civil defamation lawsuits for his Sandy Hook conspiracies
Ed Martin, Trump Pardon attorney, meets with Alex Jones
September 20, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Andrew Alford, the Nexstar exec quoted in firing Jimmy Kimmel, just a few months ago liked a post calling for Adam Schiff to be sent to prison
Andy Alford, Nexstar CEO, liking post calling for Adam Schiff to be sent to prison Nexstar statement about firing Jimmy Kimmel
September 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM