QuilaBee
@quilabee.bsky.social
International Labor Law Scholar. Worker rights advocate. CoAuthor 25 Years of Trade-Labour Linkage. @DCLERA board member Blogs @ALittleBitofLi3 & @IntLawGrrls SSRN: https://ssrn.com/author=1519719 ORC ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0363-8096
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QuilaBee
@quilabee.bsky.social
· Mar 21
VW workers in Mexico prevail in 2024 case under USMCA Labor Rapid Responsive Mechanism
VW has manufactured vehicles Puebla, Mexico for over 70 years. Its union is famous for its independence. Why did workers file a complaint against both VW and its union under USMCA's Rapid Response Mec...
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Check out my comment on the 2024 USMCA Labor Rapid Response Mechanism case about freedom of association at VW Puebla México and its union link.growkudos.com/1f11vbfhbls
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Trump is proposing a $1 trillion military budget.
Roughly half of US defense spending goes to private military contractors, with investigations finding that these companies routinely price-gouge.
Oh, and the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
"Fiscal responsibility."
Roughly half of US defense spending goes to private military contractors, with investigations finding that these companies routinely price-gouge.
Oh, and the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
"Fiscal responsibility."
May 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Trump is proposing a $1 trillion military budget.
Roughly half of US defense spending goes to private military contractors, with investigations finding that these companies routinely price-gouge.
Oh, and the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
"Fiscal responsibility."
Roughly half of US defense spending goes to private military contractors, with investigations finding that these companies routinely price-gouge.
Oh, and the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
"Fiscal responsibility."
Interested in social justice and international labor issues? Check out the #ILO virtual information session on May 22 at 12 pm Eastern!
Here is the link to register: bit.ly/4lTblzY
Here is the link to register: bit.ly/4lTblzY
May 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Interested in social justice and international labor issues? Check out the #ILO virtual information session on May 22 at 12 pm Eastern!
Here is the link to register: bit.ly/4lTblzY
Here is the link to register: bit.ly/4lTblzY
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NEWS: Thanks to courageous West Virginia coal miner Harry Wiley and his brilliant attorney, Sam Petsonk, over 100 NIOSH workers in Morgantown, WV just got their jobs back and the crucial Coal Workers Surveillance Program will be restored.
They took on RFK and the Trump admin—and won. Story soon.
They took on RFK and the Trump admin—and won. Story soon.
May 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
NEWS: Thanks to courageous West Virginia coal miner Harry Wiley and his brilliant attorney, Sam Petsonk, over 100 NIOSH workers in Morgantown, WV just got their jobs back and the crucial Coal Workers Surveillance Program will be restored.
They took on RFK and the Trump admin—and won. Story soon.
They took on RFK and the Trump admin—and won. Story soon.
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The budget plan that House leadership is proposing right now would cut off MILLIONS of people from their health care so billionaires get another tax break.
Working people don’t need another billionaire bailout. We should expand our essential services like Medicaid, not gut it.
Working people don’t need another billionaire bailout. We should expand our essential services like Medicaid, not gut it.
May 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The budget plan that House leadership is proposing right now would cut off MILLIONS of people from their health care so billionaires get another tax break.
Working people don’t need another billionaire bailout. We should expand our essential services like Medicaid, not gut it.
Working people don’t need another billionaire bailout. We should expand our essential services like Medicaid, not gut it.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) notes that using starvation as a weapon is a war crime and calls out the Israeli government and any US lawmakers who support doing so.
May 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) notes that using starvation as a weapon is a war crime and calls out the Israeli government and any US lawmakers who support doing so.
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Trump just shut down the DOJ's unit that investigates crypto fraud.
Remember: Trump and his inner circle stand to profit from their crypto investments and a proposed national crypto reserve — while taxpayers could be left holding the bag.
It's a new Golden Age for corruption.
Remember: Trump and his inner circle stand to profit from their crypto investments and a proposed national crypto reserve — while taxpayers could be left holding the bag.
It's a new Golden Age for corruption.
April 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Trump just shut down the DOJ's unit that investigates crypto fraud.
Remember: Trump and his inner circle stand to profit from their crypto investments and a proposed national crypto reserve — while taxpayers could be left holding the bag.
It's a new Golden Age for corruption.
Remember: Trump and his inner circle stand to profit from their crypto investments and a proposed national crypto reserve — while taxpayers could be left holding the bag.
It's a new Golden Age for corruption.
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Cuts to Medicaid means cuts to life-saving medication. Medicaid isn’t just healthcare—it’s dignity, jobs, independence, and essential support for millions. Tell Congress: 866-426-2631 — NO CUTS! #CareNotCuts 📞
March 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Cuts to Medicaid means cuts to life-saving medication. Medicaid isn’t just healthcare—it’s dignity, jobs, independence, and essential support for millions. Tell Congress: 866-426-2631 — NO CUTS! #CareNotCuts 📞
From A Little Bit of Lime: Some thoughts about the USMCA VW labor case: tqbrooks.blogspot.com/2025/03/2024...
2024 USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism labor complaint about VW Mexico highlights complexities in modern Mexican labor policy
International Labor, Globalization and Human Rights, Trade and Labor, Comparative Labor Law, A Little Bit of Lime and Labor, Working Women's Rights
tqbrooks.blogspot.com
March 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
From A Little Bit of Lime: Some thoughts about the USMCA VW labor case: tqbrooks.blogspot.com/2025/03/2024...
Check out my comment on the 2024 USMCA Labor Rapid Response Mechanism case about freedom of association at VW Puebla México and its union link.growkudos.com/1f11vbfhbls
VW workers in Mexico prevail in 2024 case under USMCA Labor Rapid Responsive Mechanism
VW has manufactured vehicles Puebla, Mexico for over 70 years. Its union is famous for its independence. Why did workers file a complaint against both VW and its union under USMCA's Rapid Response Mec...
link.growkudos.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Check out my comment on the 2024 USMCA Labor Rapid Response Mechanism case about freedom of association at VW Puebla México and its union link.growkudos.com/1f11vbfhbls
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apnews.com/article/nava... Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry
Fucking AI
“an artificial intelligence-powered automated review process looking for content with DEI initiatives led to the elimination of anything mentioning “Navajo,””
Fucking AI
“an artificial intelligence-powered automated review process looking for content with DEI initiatives led to the elimination of anything mentioning “Navajo,””
Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry
The Pentagon has restored some webpages highlighting the wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans.
apnews.com
March 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
apnews.com/article/nava... Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry
Fucking AI
“an artificial intelligence-powered automated review process looking for content with DEI initiatives led to the elimination of anything mentioning “Navajo,””
Fucking AI
“an artificial intelligence-powered automated review process looking for content with DEI initiatives led to the elimination of anything mentioning “Navajo,””
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Thanks to the Power at Work team for lifting up the recent article that I and @ruwansubasinghe.bsky.social wrote examining the law of the right to strike as it relates to the climate crisis. I hope others find it useful and generates more discussion and action. poweratwork.us/turning-up-t...
poweratwork.us
March 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Thanks to the Power at Work team for lifting up the recent article that I and @ruwansubasinghe.bsky.social wrote examining the law of the right to strike as it relates to the climate crisis. I hope others find it useful and generates more discussion and action. poweratwork.us/turning-up-t...
Last summer the #InterAmDialogue #LatAmAdvisor asked me how well I thought USMCA was Protecting Workers’ Rights. My response: It was a unique moment in history. Even if the moment passes, a woman President augurs well for women workers in Mexico. www.thedialogue.org/wp-content/u...
www.thedialogue.org
March 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Last summer the #InterAmDialogue #LatAmAdvisor asked me how well I thought USMCA was Protecting Workers’ Rights. My response: It was a unique moment in history. Even if the moment passes, a woman President augurs well for women workers in Mexico. www.thedialogue.org/wp-content/u...
In my home state of New Mexico, federal workers are seen as elites in the job market with high salaries and job protections most only dream of. The solution: Raise standards for all, don’t fire federal workers. Some solidarity from KCEC in Taos County: kitcarson.com/wp-content/u...
kitcarson.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
In my home state of New Mexico, federal workers are seen as elites in the job market with high salaries and job protections most only dream of. The solution: Raise standards for all, don’t fire federal workers. Some solidarity from KCEC in Taos County: kitcarson.com/wp-content/u...
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🚨 The EU's #MinimumWageDirective is under threat
But all's not lost - see the latest opinion piece by Torsten Müller (ETUI) & Thorsten Schulten (Hans-Böckler-Stiftung)
🔗 www.socialeurope.eu/eu-minimum-w...
But all's not lost - see the latest opinion piece by Torsten Müller (ETUI) & Thorsten Schulten (Hans-Böckler-Stiftung)
🔗 www.socialeurope.eu/eu-minimum-w...
EU Minimum Wage Directive Before the European Court of Justice: It’s Not All Over Now…
EU’s minimum wage directive is under threat.
www.socialeurope.eu
January 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🚨 The EU's #MinimumWageDirective is under threat
But all's not lost - see the latest opinion piece by Torsten Müller (ETUI) & Thorsten Schulten (Hans-Böckler-Stiftung)
🔗 www.socialeurope.eu/eu-minimum-w...
But all's not lost - see the latest opinion piece by Torsten Müller (ETUI) & Thorsten Schulten (Hans-Böckler-Stiftung)
🔗 www.socialeurope.eu/eu-minimum-w...
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A reminder that Elon Musk's corporations were promised $3 billion across nearly 100 different contracts last year with 17 federal agencies.
While DOGE cuts essential services for you, Musk is getting a taxpayer-funded windfall.
While DOGE cuts essential services for you, Musk is getting a taxpayer-funded windfall.
February 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A reminder that Elon Musk's corporations were promised $3 billion across nearly 100 different contracts last year with 17 federal agencies.
While DOGE cuts essential services for you, Musk is getting a taxpayer-funded windfall.
While DOGE cuts essential services for you, Musk is getting a taxpayer-funded windfall.
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This is what oligarchy looks like.
February 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is what oligarchy looks like.
Current US president isolates the US, starts process of unraveling US economy while the rest of the world moves on without us. Will labor, human rights & environment be part of the new trade relationship between Brazil & Mexico? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/b... via @nytimes
One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.
A growing number of countries, including American allies, are striking trade deals as the Trump administration erects a higher fence around its global commerce.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Current US president isolates the US, starts process of unraveling US economy while the rest of the world moves on without us. Will labor, human rights & environment be part of the new trade relationship between Brazil & Mexico? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/b... via @nytimes
Exciting news! Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico www.krwg.org/regional/202...
Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico
Haaland hired a campaign manager Monday as she pursues the top job in the nation's No. 2 oil producing state. Haaland could become the first Native American woman to serve as a state governor.
www.krwg.org
January 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Exciting news! Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico www.krwg.org/regional/202...
Non-profit Civil Service Strong contains up-to-date information for US federal sector workers www.civilservicestrong.org
Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
Effective. Impartial. Resilient. The civil service comprises dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees who work tirelessly across the country and around the world to ensure the effective delivery of go...
www.civilservicestrong.org
January 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Non-profit Civil Service Strong contains up-to-date information for US federal sector workers www.civilservicestrong.org
ACLU guidance on immigrant rights in Virginia www.acluva.org/en/know-your...
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Immigrants Stopped By Police or ICE
If you are not a U.S. citizen and are stopped or questioned by the police or ICE, you should:Remain silent.Remain calm.Say “no” when asked to search.Never show false documents.Never lie about being a
www.acluva.org
January 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
ACLU guidance on immigrant rights in Virginia www.acluva.org/en/know-your...
The DC Migrant Solidarity Hotline Aid Network has resources in the DMV area. www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org/hotline
Hotline — Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network
www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org
January 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The DC Migrant Solidarity Hotline Aid Network has resources in the DMV area. www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org/hotline
See my recent comment on Justin Trudeau’s resignation in the Inter-American Dialogue’s Latin American Advisor: www.thedialogue.org/wp-content/u...
January 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
See my recent comment on Justin Trudeau’s resignation in the Inter-American Dialogue’s Latin American Advisor: www.thedialogue.org/wp-content/u...
