Luke Silliman
@real-luke95.bsky.social
-President-Cheektowaga Central Teachers’ Association
-President of Erie County Council of Teacher Union Presidents
-PAC - NYSUT
- Father of two
- Buffalo Bills fan 4life
-President of Erie County Council of Teacher Union Presidents
-PAC - NYSUT
- Father of two
- Buffalo Bills fan 4life
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Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
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We have an assclown as Secretary of defense
September 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We have an assclown as Secretary of defense
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The federal government is shutting down because the Trump admin chose chaos and taking a swing at the Affordable Care Act over responsible governing.
Our message is clear: fund the government, fix the health care crisis and put working people first. aflcio.org/press/releas...
Our message is clear: fund the government, fix the health care crisis and put working people first. aflcio.org/press/releas...
October 1, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The federal government is shutting down because the Trump admin chose chaos and taking a swing at the Affordable Care Act over responsible governing.
Our message is clear: fund the government, fix the health care crisis and put working people first. aflcio.org/press/releas...
Our message is clear: fund the government, fix the health care crisis and put working people first. aflcio.org/press/releas...
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Powerful corporations are enabling the Trump administration to muzzle workers’ free speech and threaten their jobs.
America’s unions stand for workers’ fundamental freedoms.
America’s unions stand for workers’ fundamental freedoms.
Hollywood Unions Say Jimmy Kimmel Suspension “Chills Free Speech,” Threatens Artist Livelihoods
WGA is also mounting a protest as the unions continue to hit back at ABC's decision.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Powerful corporations are enabling the Trump administration to muzzle workers’ free speech and threaten their jobs.
America’s unions stand for workers’ fundamental freedoms.
America’s unions stand for workers’ fundamental freedoms.
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I’m proud to have the endorsement of the Buffalo Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO—a pillar of our city’s labor movement, representing tens of thousands of hardworking men and women. For decades, the CLC has fought for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job. (1/3)
May 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I’m proud to have the endorsement of the Buffalo Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO—a pillar of our city’s labor movement, representing tens of thousands of hardworking men and women. For decades, the CLC has fought for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job. (1/3)
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IF YOU CRITICIZE HIM, TRUMP WANTS TO PROSECUTE YOU FOR “ABETTING TERRORISM.” With his presidency failing and polling cratering, Trump has only one play left: Sorka's plan for Thought Crime
America Held Hostage - Day 95. Get the all-new Countdown Podcast here:
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America Held Hostage - Day 95. Get the all-new Countdown Podcast here:
tinyurl.com/yc5p5vvx
April 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
IF YOU CRITICIZE HIM, TRUMP WANTS TO PROSECUTE YOU FOR “ABETTING TERRORISM.” With his presidency failing and polling cratering, Trump has only one play left: Sorka's plan for Thought Crime
America Held Hostage - Day 95. Get the all-new Countdown Podcast here:
tinyurl.com/yc5p5vvx
America Held Hostage - Day 95. Get the all-new Countdown Podcast here:
tinyurl.com/yc5p5vvx
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@meidastouch.com Close to 10,000 in Buffalo, NY. Great job by the organizers. @wnycosh.bsky.social @louisaa1.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
@meidastouch.com Close to 10,000 in Buffalo, NY. Great job by the organizers. @wnycosh.bsky.social @louisaa1.bsky.social
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By firing half of the staff of the Department of Education, Trump is making it harder to get resources where they're needed most: In classrooms.
Tell Congress to protect our kids and stop cuts to education!
Tell Congress to protect our kids and stop cuts to education!
Tell Congress: No Cuts To Education
The Trump administration’s plan to gut federal support for public schools and give tax cuts to billionaires at the expense of loans for students to make college affordable and health care services for...
actionnetwork.org
March 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
By firing half of the staff of the Department of Education, Trump is making it harder to get resources where they're needed most: In classrooms.
Tell Congress to protect our kids and stop cuts to education!
Tell Congress to protect our kids and stop cuts to education!
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Voters wanted lower costs. Consumers are seeing higher prices.
thehill.com/business/515...
thehill.com/business/515...
February 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Voters wanted lower costs. Consumers are seeing higher prices.
thehill.com/business/515...
thehill.com/business/515...
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Working people over billionaires and greedy CEOs, always.
February 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Working people over billionaires and greedy CEOs, always.
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DOGE’s attacks on working people are relentless: firing huge numbers of good, hard-working federal employees who do vital work for our communities, and cutting programs that families rely on.
We want to hear your story. How have you been impacted? act.aflcio.org/forms/share-...
We want to hear your story. How have you been impacted? act.aflcio.org/forms/share-...
Share Your Story
The Trump administration has issued a number of executive orders and memos that are already affecting many union members, federal workers and people all across the country. That’s why we are collect...
act.aflcio.org
February 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
DOGE’s attacks on working people are relentless: firing huge numbers of good, hard-working federal employees who do vital work for our communities, and cutting programs that families rely on.
We want to hear your story. How have you been impacted? act.aflcio.org/forms/share-...
We want to hear your story. How have you been impacted? act.aflcio.org/forms/share-...
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From the players, to the lighting crew, the Super Bowl is union made! aflcio.org/superbowl
Union-Made in America Super Bowl | AFL-CIO
Check out this handy list to make sure your Super Bowl party products carry the union label.
aflcio.org
February 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
From the players, to the lighting crew, the Super Bowl is union made! aflcio.org/superbowl
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Thanks to Politics Nation for having me on to discuss the harm caused by this admin’s fear of knowledge. Kids should have the opportunity to achieve what THEY want to—and a safe, supportive environment in which to learn and grow. www.msnbc.com/politicsnati...
House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building
Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.
www.msnbc.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Thanks to Politics Nation for having me on to discuss the harm caused by this admin’s fear of knowledge. Kids should have the opportunity to achieve what THEY want to—and a safe, supportive environment in which to learn and grow. www.msnbc.com/politicsnati...
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I think it already is.
But seriously. Don’t call them names. We want the door open for them when they realize the mistake they made.
We are for a better America. Not a vindictive America
But seriously. Don’t call them names. We want the door open for them when they realize the mistake they made.
We are for a better America. Not a vindictive America
Hey Mark do you think voters remorse will ever hit the magat crowd
I Doubt It
I Doubt It
January 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I think it already is.
But seriously. Don’t call them names. We want the door open for them when they realize the mistake they made.
We are for a better America. Not a vindictive America
But seriously. Don’t call them names. We want the door open for them when they realize the mistake they made.
We are for a better America. Not a vindictive America
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Please share these resources to help your family, neighbors, and colleagues concerned about the administration's attacks on immigrants.
(También disponible en español.)
www.aft.org/our-communit...
(También disponible en español.)
www.aft.org/our-communit...
January 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Please share these resources to help your family, neighbors, and colleagues concerned about the administration's attacks on immigrants.
(También disponible en español.)
www.aft.org/our-communit...
(También disponible en español.)
www.aft.org/our-communit...
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Did Trump just rescind the EO that worked to lower the cost of prescription drugs?
January 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Did Trump just rescind the EO that worked to lower the cost of prescription drugs?
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January 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Our union family wishes you a Merry Christmas! We stand in solidarity with all working people who are still fighting for dignity, respect, and their fair share this holiday season.
December 25, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Our union family wishes you a Merry Christmas! We stand in solidarity with all working people who are still fighting for dignity, respect, and their fair share this holiday season.
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We repeat: Jeff Bezos made $7.9 MILLION PER HOUR. Amazon workers deserve their fair share, and we stand with them in their fight against corporate greed.
Jeff Bezos made $7.9 million PER HOUR in 2023.
It’s time for Amazon, which is worth $2 TRILLION, to recognize union workers and come to the bargaining table.
We stand in solidarity with striking workers at Amazon fighting for dignity, respect, and their fair share.
It’s time for Amazon, which is worth $2 TRILLION, to recognize union workers and come to the bargaining table.
We stand in solidarity with striking workers at Amazon fighting for dignity, respect, and their fair share.
December 20, 2024 at 7:20 PM
We repeat: Jeff Bezos made $7.9 MILLION PER HOUR. Amazon workers deserve their fair share, and we stand with them in their fight against corporate greed.
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Today, I joined Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Timothy Kennedy and the Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin to announce Sen. Schumer will be bringing to the floor this week his HEART Act Bill to ensure students and staff are prepared to respond to respond to a cardiac emergency. 1/3
December 9, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Today, I joined Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Timothy Kennedy and the Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin to announce Sen. Schumer will be bringing to the floor this week his HEART Act Bill to ensure students and staff are prepared to respond to respond to a cardiac emergency. 1/3
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The snow band has entered Hamburg and Blasdell. The second photo is from my county executive colleague Brent Davis of Erie County, PA. That is Route 5 in North East, PA. That's why traffic can't head south to PA. They got hammered.
November 30, 2024 at 4:49 PM
The snow band has entered Hamburg and Blasdell. The second photo is from my county executive colleague Brent Davis of Erie County, PA. That is Route 5 in North East, PA. That's why traffic can't head south to PA. They got hammered.
Happy Thanksgiving from Dundee, NY. My daughter and I did the Dundee 5k so we can have guilt free consumption of Thanksgiving food
November 28, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from Dundee, NY. My daughter and I did the Dundee 5k so we can have guilt free consumption of Thanksgiving food