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Our network of grassroots groups is organizing in cities across the country to win good jobs, affordable homes, and thriving communities on a livable planet.
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Hey there! We’re PowerSwitch, and we’ve got a problem with greedy corporations meddling in our democracy and economy. It's time to put power back where it belongs: in the hands of everyday people.
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Since April 2024, @sbworkersunited.org has been trying to negotiate a fair contract that includes increased take-home pay, more hours, and better staffing.
As the holidays approach and Starbucks refuses to meet demands, workers have had enough 👇
www.cbsnews.com/news/starbuc...
As the holidays approach and Starbucks refuses to meet demands, workers have had enough 👇
www.cbsnews.com/news/starbuc...
Starbucks unionized workers say they'll strike on Nov. 13 if coffee giant doesn't finalize contract
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Since April 2024, @sbworkersunited.org has been trying to negotiate a fair contract that includes increased take-home pay, more hours, and better staffing.
As the holidays approach and Starbucks refuses to meet demands, workers have had enough 👇
www.cbsnews.com/news/starbuc...
As the holidays approach and Starbucks refuses to meet demands, workers have had enough 👇
www.cbsnews.com/news/starbuc...
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AI surveillance puts all of us at risk. Join organizers and policy experts for a webinar on Nov 18 to get ways and resources to fight back ✊
@powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
@powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
AI surveillance puts all of us at risk. Join organizers and policy experts for a webinar on Nov 18 to get ways and resources to fight back ✊
@powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
@powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
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Register here to join a Nov 18th panel of experts—including @tnewmsblues.bsky.social (Senior VP of Labor) and Swati Chintala (Labor Research Manager)—to explore concrete steps that communities, civil society, and governments can take today to stop the AI Surveillance Pipeline: bit.ly/stopAIsurvei...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From the Workplace to ICE: Stop the AI Surveillance Pipeline Now!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
As the AI Surveillance Pipeline spreads from the marketplace into our workplaces, neighborhoods, and governments, it is putting all of us at risk. Whether it’s being used to fuel a for-profit data-dri...
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Register here to join a Nov 18th panel of experts—including @tnewmsblues.bsky.social (Senior VP of Labor) and Swati Chintala (Labor Research Manager)—to explore concrete steps that communities, civil society, and governments can take today to stop the AI Surveillance Pipeline: bit.ly/stopAIsurvei...
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A brief by @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org and Coworker exposes how “privacy-preserving” technologies can enable more worker surveillance. It also offers examples of how people are pushing back and fighting for enduring regulations and worker power.
datasociety.net/library/the-...
datasociety.net/library/the-...
The “Privacy” Trap
Corporations are rolling out new technologies that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but actually create more ways to control and exploit workers. This brief offers concrete principles fo...
datasociety.net
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A brief by @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org and Coworker exposes how “privacy-preserving” technologies can enable more worker surveillance. It also offers examples of how people are pushing back and fighting for enduring regulations and worker power.
datasociety.net/library/the-...
datasociety.net/library/the-...
Q: Do I need to worry about one coming to my town?
A: Only if your town is built on land.
theonion.com/what-to-know...
A: Only if your town is built on land.
theonion.com/what-to-know...
What To Know About Data Centers
As the use of AI increases, data centers are popping up across the country. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the controversial facilities. Q: What do data centers need to run? A: Wa...
theonion.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Q: Do I need to worry about one coming to my town?
A: Only if your town is built on land.
theonion.com/what-to-know...
A: Only if your town is built on land.
theonion.com/what-to-know...
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The argument below relies on one of the developments being data work companies successfully translating the knowledge of contractors with expertise into fine-tuned AI models.
Our research indicates that the labor process of data work is not structured to do that. cwa-union.org/ghost-worker...
Our research indicates that the labor process of data work is not structured to do that. cwa-union.org/ghost-worker...
October 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The argument below relies on one of the developments being data work companies successfully translating the knowledge of contractors with expertise into fine-tuned AI models.
Our research indicates that the labor process of data work is not structured to do that. cwa-union.org/ghost-worker...
Our research indicates that the labor process of data work is not structured to do that. cwa-union.org/ghost-worker...
From our workplaces to ICE in our neighborhoods, AI surveillance puts all of us at risk!
On 11/18, join organizers, tech advocates & policy experts to hear real life examples of how people are fighting back. 👇
bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
On 11/18, join organizers, tech advocates & policy experts to hear real life examples of how people are fighting back. 👇
bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From the Workplace to ICE: Stop the AI Surveillance Pipeline Now!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
As the AI Surveillance Pipeline spreads from the marketplace into our workplaces, neighborhoods, and governments, it is putting all of us at risk. Whether it’s being used to fuel a for-profit data-dri...
bit.ly
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
From our workplaces to ICE in our neighborhoods, AI surveillance puts all of us at risk!
On 11/18, join organizers, tech advocates & policy experts to hear real life examples of how people are fighting back. 👇
bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
On 11/18, join organizers, tech advocates & policy experts to hear real life examples of how people are fighting back. 👇
bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance
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Amazon is hoping that robots can replace more than 600,000 people it would otherwise have to hire for in the United States over the next several years.
www.theverge.com/news/803257/...
www.theverge.com/news/803257/...
Amazon hopes to replace 600,000 US workers with robots, according to leaked documents
They’re taking our jobs.
www.theverge.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Amazon is hoping that robots can replace more than 600,000 people it would otherwise have to hire for in the United States over the next several years.
www.theverge.com/news/803257/...
www.theverge.com/news/803257/...
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A new brief by @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org and Coworker exposes how “privacy-preserving” technologies can actually enable more worker surveillance.
datasociety.net/library/the-...
datasociety.net/library/the-...
The “Privacy” Trap
Corporations are rolling out new technologies that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but actually create more ways to control and exploit workers. This brief offers concrete principles fo...
datasociety.net
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A new brief by @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org and Coworker exposes how “privacy-preserving” technologies can actually enable more worker surveillance.
datasociety.net/library/the-...
datasociety.net/library/the-...
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If there's one thing we'll never stop talking about, it's how many of the world's supervillains are propped up by Amazon Web Services.
October 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If there's one thing we'll never stop talking about, it's how many of the world's supervillains are propped up by Amazon Web Services.
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Corporations are rolling out new AI tech that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but opens up new ways to control and exploit workers.
Workers, researchers, and tech experts agree that we need a new generation of labor and tech protections: datasociety.net/library/the-...
Workers, researchers, and tech experts agree that we need a new generation of labor and tech protections: datasociety.net/library/the-...
The “Privacy” Trap
Corporations are rolling out new technologies that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but actually create more ways to control and exploit workers. This brief offers concrete principles fo...
datasociety.net
October 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Corporations are rolling out new AI tech that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but opens up new ways to control and exploit workers.
Workers, researchers, and tech experts agree that we need a new generation of labor and tech protections: datasociety.net/library/the-...
Workers, researchers, and tech experts agree that we need a new generation of labor and tech protections: datasociety.net/library/the-...
"Privacy-preserving" tech isn't as private as you think. And when corporations roll out new tech & AI, workers too often pay the price.
Read about why we need a new generation of labor and tech protections: datasociety.net/library/the-... @datasociety.bsky.social
Read about why we need a new generation of labor and tech protections: datasociety.net/library/the-... @datasociety.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"Privacy-preserving" tech isn't as private as you think. And when corporations roll out new tech & AI, workers too often pay the price.
Read about why we need a new generation of labor and tech protections: datasociety.net/library/the-... @datasociety.bsky.social
Read about why we need a new generation of labor and tech protections: datasociety.net/library/the-... @datasociety.bsky.social
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Surveillance harms workers even when privacy technology is used. New paper from @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker: datasociety.net/library/the...
October 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Surveillance harms workers even when privacy technology is used. New paper from @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker: datasociety.net/library/the...
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kent Wong, a tremendous leader, educator, and champion in the labor movement. This tribute from @uclalabor.bsky.social, which he led for 30+ years, honors the impact of his work and far-reaching legacy. Rest in Power.
labor.ucla.edu/statement-on...
labor.ucla.edu/statement-on...
Statement on the passing of former director Kent Wong
The UCLA Labor Center is deeply saddened to share that Kent Wong, our former director for more than 30 years, has passed away. Since joining the UCLA Labor Center in 1991, Wong had been a…
labor.ucla.edu
October 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kent Wong, a tremendous leader, educator, and champion in the labor movement. This tribute from @uclalabor.bsky.social, which he led for 30+ years, honors the impact of his work and far-reaching legacy. Rest in Power.
labor.ucla.edu/statement-on...
labor.ucla.edu/statement-on...
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Corporations are increasingly adopting new forms of tech and AI that they claim are “privacy-preserving.”
But the truth is that this tech can allow them to collect worker data without meaningful consent, and then use it to surveil, discipline, and exploit workers.
But the truth is that this tech can allow them to collect worker data without meaningful consent, and then use it to surveil, discipline, and exploit workers.
October 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Corporations are increasingly adopting new forms of tech and AI that they claim are “privacy-preserving.”
But the truth is that this tech can allow them to collect worker data without meaningful consent, and then use it to surveil, discipline, and exploit workers.
But the truth is that this tech can allow them to collect worker data without meaningful consent, and then use it to surveil, discipline, and exploit workers.
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This new brief by @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org and Coworkers exposes how “privacy-preserving” technologies can actually enable more worker surveillance.
datasociety.net/library/the-...
datasociety.net/library/the-...
The “Privacy” Trap
Corporations are rolling out new technologies that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but actually create more ways to control and exploit workers. This brief offers concrete principles fo...
datasociety.net
October 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This new brief by @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org and Coworkers exposes how “privacy-preserving” technologies can actually enable more worker surveillance.
datasociety.net/library/the-...
datasociety.net/library/the-...
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With advancements in tech & AI comes the need for policies that prioritize workers' dignity, autonomy, and collective power.
In this brief, @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker highlight promising examples of next gen labor + tech protections datasociety.net/library/the-...
In this brief, @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker highlight promising examples of next gen labor + tech protections datasociety.net/library/the-...
The “Privacy” Trap
Corporations are rolling out new technologies that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but actually create more ways to control and exploit workers. This brief offers concrete principles fo...
datasociety.net
October 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
With advancements in tech & AI comes the need for policies that prioritize workers' dignity, autonomy, and collective power.
In this brief, @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker highlight promising examples of next gen labor + tech protections datasociety.net/library/the-...
In this brief, @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker highlight promising examples of next gen labor + tech protections datasociety.net/library/the-...
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As corporations deploy new forms of tech & AI to collect & analyze data at scale, the impact on #workers needs to be front and center.
This brief by @datasociety.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org, & Coworker offers a path to durable protections in the digital age: datasociety.net/library/the-...
This brief by @datasociety.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org, & Coworker offers a path to durable protections in the digital age: datasociety.net/library/the-...
The “Privacy” Trap
Corporations are rolling out new technologies that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but actually create more ways to control and exploit workers. This brief offers concrete principles fo...
datasociety.net
October 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
As corporations deploy new forms of tech & AI to collect & analyze data at scale, the impact on #workers needs to be front and center.
This brief by @datasociety.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org, & Coworker offers a path to durable protections in the digital age: datasociety.net/library/the-...
This brief by @datasociety.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org, & Coworker offers a path to durable protections in the digital age: datasociety.net/library/the-...
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Privacy technology is great, but doesn't fix the all of the harms that come when employers use invasive tech like "emotion detection" on their workers. Read more from @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker: datasociety.net/library/the...
Data & Society
Data & Society advances public understanding of the social implications of data-centric technologies and automation.
datasociety.net
October 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Privacy technology is great, but doesn't fix the all of the harms that come when employers use invasive tech like "emotion detection" on their workers. Read more from @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker: datasociety.net/library/the...
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As corporations deploy new tech and AI to collect and analyze data at scale, the impact on workers needs to be front and center.
New @datasociety.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker report proposes durable protections for workers in the new digital age: bit.ly/4h1N9tm
New @datasociety.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker report proposes durable protections for workers in the new digital age: bit.ly/4h1N9tm
The “Privacy” Trap
Corporations are rolling out new technologies that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but actually create more ways to control and exploit workers. This brief offers concrete principles fo...
bit.ly
October 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
As corporations deploy new tech and AI to collect and analyze data at scale, the impact on workers needs to be front and center.
New @datasociety.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker report proposes durable protections for workers in the new digital age: bit.ly/4h1N9tm
New @datasociety.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker report proposes durable protections for workers in the new digital age: bit.ly/4h1N9tm
Corporations call it "privacy-preserving," but this new AI tech isn't all that it seems.
Our new brief w/@datasociety.bsky.social + CoWorker exposes how this tech harms + exploits workers and what we can do to strengthen worker protections + power in the digital age: datasociety.net/library/the-...
Our new brief w/@datasociety.bsky.social + CoWorker exposes how this tech harms + exploits workers and what we can do to strengthen worker protections + power in the digital age: datasociety.net/library/the-...
October 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Corporations call it "privacy-preserving," but this new AI tech isn't all that it seems.
Our new brief w/@datasociety.bsky.social + CoWorker exposes how this tech harms + exploits workers and what we can do to strengthen worker protections + power in the digital age: datasociety.net/library/the-...
Our new brief w/@datasociety.bsky.social + CoWorker exposes how this tech harms + exploits workers and what we can do to strengthen worker protections + power in the digital age: datasociety.net/library/the-...
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“Privacy-preserving” isn’t as private as you might think. Our new brief, published in collab w @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker, exposes how so-called “privacy-preserving” technologies can actually enable *more* worker surveillance — and what we can do about it. datasociety.net/library/the-...
October 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“Privacy-preserving” isn’t as private as you might think. Our new brief, published in collab w @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker, exposes how so-called “privacy-preserving” technologies can actually enable *more* worker surveillance — and what we can do about it. datasociety.net/library/the-...
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Is AI being used to eliminate jobs?
The workers who train AI are worried that AI tools will impact workplaces around the world—even their own.
52% of U.S. data workers surveyed by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity believe they are training AI to replace other workers’ jobs.
The workers who train AI are worried that AI tools will impact workplaces around the world—even their own.
52% of U.S. data workers surveyed by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity believe they are training AI to replace other workers’ jobs.
October 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Is AI being used to eliminate jobs?
The workers who train AI are worried that AI tools will impact workplaces around the world—even their own.
52% of U.S. data workers surveyed by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity believe they are training AI to replace other workers’ jobs.
The workers who train AI are worried that AI tools will impact workplaces around the world—even their own.
52% of U.S. data workers surveyed by @alphabetworkersunion.org and TechEquity believe they are training AI to replace other workers’ jobs.
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Report looking at wages & economic challenges for workers & families in Alameda & Contra Costa Counties during the recovery from the COVID-19 recession. Workers had real wage growth, but many still struggled to make ends meet in 2021-2023. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/state-of-wor...
The State of Working East Bay, 2021-2023
This report is the second in a series of reports looking at wages, living conditions, and economic challenges for workers and their families in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. It finds that while E...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
October 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Report looking at wages & economic challenges for workers & families in Alameda & Contra Costa Counties during the recovery from the COVID-19 recession. Workers had real wage growth, but many still struggled to make ends meet in 2021-2023. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/state-of-wor...
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Our fight for #GreenHealthySchools on
TIME!
In the time of the climate crisis, our students, teachers and communities deserve healthier, safer schools to learn and work.
▶️Read more: time.com/7322746/us-s...
TIME!
In the time of the climate crisis, our students, teachers and communities deserve healthier, safer schools to learn and work.
▶️Read more: time.com/7322746/us-s...
October 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Our fight for #GreenHealthySchools on
TIME!
In the time of the climate crisis, our students, teachers and communities deserve healthier, safer schools to learn and work.
▶️Read more: time.com/7322746/us-s...
TIME!
In the time of the climate crisis, our students, teachers and communities deserve healthier, safer schools to learn and work.
▶️Read more: time.com/7322746/us-s...