April Verrett
@seiupres.bsky.social
International President of the Service Employees International Union
Personally, I like my coffee without a pump of union busting. #NoContractNoCoffee
Solidarity with the striking baristas with @sbworkersunited.org NoContractNoCoffee.org
Solidarity with the striking baristas with @sbworkersunited.org NoContractNoCoffee.org
No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
NoContractNoCoffee.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Personally, I like my coffee without a pump of union busting. #NoContractNoCoffee
Solidarity with the striking baristas with @sbworkersunited.org NoContractNoCoffee.org
Solidarity with the striking baristas with @sbworkersunited.org NoContractNoCoffee.org
Corporate profits have jumped over 70% since 2020, while worker wages barely moved. The money is there, workers just aren’t getting it.
November 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Corporate profits have jumped over 70% since 2020, while worker wages barely moved. The money is there, workers just aren’t getting it.
Trump wants you to believe your struggle is your neighbor’s fault. But workers know better.
We see the truth: the folks cleaning our hospitals, caring for our elders, and harvesting our food aren’t the problem… losing them is.
www.counterpunch.org/2025/11/14/m...
We see the truth: the folks cleaning our hospitals, caring for our elders, and harvesting our food aren’t the problem… losing them is.
www.counterpunch.org/2025/11/14/m...
Mass Deportations Aren’t Helping Workers, They’re Tanking the Economy
Donald Trump rode back into office by leaning on the same faux populist refrain he weaponized a decade ago: immigrants are “taking your jobs!” Since then,
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November 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Trump wants you to believe your struggle is your neighbor’s fault. But workers know better.
We see the truth: the folks cleaning our hospitals, caring for our elders, and harvesting our food aren’t the problem… losing them is.
www.counterpunch.org/2025/11/14/m...
We see the truth: the folks cleaning our hospitals, caring for our elders, and harvesting our food aren’t the problem… losing them is.
www.counterpunch.org/2025/11/14/m...
🚨BARISTAS ARE STILL ON STRIKE🚨
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol tops the list for CEO-to-worker pay gaps, raking in millions while baristas struggle to pay rent.
#NoContractNoCoffee
NoContractNoCoffee.org
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol tops the list for CEO-to-worker pay gaps, raking in millions while baristas struggle to pay rent.
#NoContractNoCoffee
NoContractNoCoffee.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🚨BARISTAS ARE STILL ON STRIKE🚨
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol tops the list for CEO-to-worker pay gaps, raking in millions while baristas struggle to pay rent.
#NoContractNoCoffee
NoContractNoCoffee.org
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol tops the list for CEO-to-worker pay gaps, raking in millions while baristas struggle to pay rent.
#NoContractNoCoffee
NoContractNoCoffee.org
Y’all shouldn’t be telling people to “get a better job.”
Y’all should be telling #GreedyCEOs to not pay poverty wages.
ALL jobs should pay the bills.
Y’all should be telling #GreedyCEOs to not pay poverty wages.
ALL jobs should pay the bills.
November 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Y’all shouldn’t be telling people to “get a better job.”
Y’all should be telling #GreedyCEOs to not pay poverty wages.
ALL jobs should pay the bills.
Y’all should be telling #GreedyCEOs to not pay poverty wages.
ALL jobs should pay the bills.
I’ve got a call to action for y’all:
This Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, don’t spend any dollars at major corporations that enable this admin's harmful policies, support ICE, or chase tax breaks. Shop small and make your dollars count.
weaintbuyingit.com
This Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, don’t spend any dollars at major corporations that enable this admin's harmful policies, support ICE, or chase tax breaks. Shop small and make your dollars count.
weaintbuyingit.com
We Ain’t Buying It! - Economic Pressure on Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday - We Ain’t Buying It!
We Ain’t Buying It is an economic action and solidarity campaign designed to defend democracy and reclaim community power.
weaintbuyingit.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I’ve got a call to action for y’all:
This Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, don’t spend any dollars at major corporations that enable this admin's harmful policies, support ICE, or chase tax breaks. Shop small and make your dollars count.
weaintbuyingit.com
This Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, don’t spend any dollars at major corporations that enable this admin's harmful policies, support ICE, or chase tax breaks. Shop small and make your dollars count.
weaintbuyingit.com
Your weekly reminder that if unions weren’t so effective, billionaires wouldn’t spend millions trying to bust them.
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Your weekly reminder that if unions weren’t so effective, billionaires wouldn’t spend millions trying to bust them.
Starbucks loves to brag about having the “best job in retail,” but the folks in the green aprons know the truth.
Short staffing, unstable hours, union-busting… that’s not values, that’s exploitation. @sbworkersunited.org
#NoContractNoCoffee
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Short staffing, unstable hours, union-busting… that’s not values, that’s exploitation. @sbworkersunited.org
#NoContractNoCoffee
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
I'm a Starbucks barista. I'm striking because I want 'the best job in retail.'
Baristas want Starbucks to succeed. We take pride in the green aprons and in our customers who return each morning.
www.usatoday.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Starbucks loves to brag about having the “best job in retail,” but the folks in the green aprons know the truth.
Short staffing, unstable hours, union-busting… that’s not values, that’s exploitation. @sbworkersunited.org
#NoContractNoCoffee
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Short staffing, unstable hours, union-busting… that’s not values, that’s exploitation. @sbworkersunited.org
#NoContractNoCoffee
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Our tax dollars are funding the suffering in ICE detention centers: overcrowded cells, medical neglect, and trauma.
This is a stain on our country.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
This is a stain on our country.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Hundreds of alleged human rights abuses in immigrant detention, report finds
The office of Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff asserts it “identified 510 credible reports of human rights abuse” against immigration detainees. DHS disputed the claims.
www.nbcnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Our tax dollars are funding the suffering in ICE detention centers: overcrowded cells, medical neglect, and trauma.
This is a stain on our country.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
This is a stain on our country.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
For generations, Native American workers have led movements for justice.
We honor the Indigenous leaders who have taught us what resilience looks like and we carry their fight forward in every act of solidarity.
#HonorThoseWhoCameFirst
We honor the Indigenous leaders who have taught us what resilience looks like and we carry their fight forward in every act of solidarity.
#HonorThoseWhoCameFirst
November 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
For generations, Native American workers have led movements for justice.
We honor the Indigenous leaders who have taught us what resilience looks like and we carry their fight forward in every act of solidarity.
#HonorThoseWhoCameFirst
We honor the Indigenous leaders who have taught us what resilience looks like and we carry their fight forward in every act of solidarity.
#HonorThoseWhoCameFirst
“Poor folks are abusing the system, poor folks are abusing the system” Y’ALL WAKE UP.
The wealthy elite are buying politicians and getting millions of dollars in tax credits and deductions.
Tesla didn’t pay a DIME of federal income tax last year.
Who is really abusing the system?
The wealthy elite are buying politicians and getting millions of dollars in tax credits and deductions.
Tesla didn’t pay a DIME of federal income tax last year.
Who is really abusing the system?
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“Poor folks are abusing the system, poor folks are abusing the system” Y’ALL WAKE UP.
The wealthy elite are buying politicians and getting millions of dollars in tax credits and deductions.
Tesla didn’t pay a DIME of federal income tax last year.
Who is really abusing the system?
The wealthy elite are buying politicians and getting millions of dollars in tax credits and deductions.
Tesla didn’t pay a DIME of federal income tax last year.
Who is really abusing the system?
Starbucks workers are on STRIKE.
Don’t cross that picket line y’all, buy your latte local.
#NoContractNoCoffee
Don’t cross that picket line y’all, buy your latte local.
#NoContractNoCoffee
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Starbucks workers are on STRIKE.
Don’t cross that picket line y’all, buy your latte local.
#NoContractNoCoffee
Don’t cross that picket line y’all, buy your latte local.
#NoContractNoCoffee
Baristas are saying it plain: #NoContractNoCoffee
SEIU stands shoulder to shoulder with Starbucks workers demanding respect, fair wages, a real contract, and an end to union-busting.
Sign the pledge:
www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
SEIU stands shoulder to shoulder with Starbucks workers demanding respect, fair wages, a real contract, and an end to union-busting.
Sign the pledge:
www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Baristas are saying it plain: #NoContractNoCoffee
SEIU stands shoulder to shoulder with Starbucks workers demanding respect, fair wages, a real contract, and an end to union-busting.
Sign the pledge:
www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
SEIU stands shoulder to shoulder with Starbucks workers demanding respect, fair wages, a real contract, and an end to union-busting.
Sign the pledge:
www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
Tesla shareholders have approved a $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk.
Also worth noting that Tesla workers have an injury rate 31% above the industry standard.
Elon Musk’s wealth is built off of the exploitation of his workers.
Also worth noting that Tesla workers have an injury rate 31% above the industry standard.
Elon Musk’s wealth is built off of the exploitation of his workers.
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Tesla shareholders have approved a $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk.
Also worth noting that Tesla workers have an injury rate 31% above the industry standard.
Elon Musk’s wealth is built off of the exploitation of his workers.
Also worth noting that Tesla workers have an injury rate 31% above the industry standard.
Elon Musk’s wealth is built off of the exploitation of his workers.
20 people have died in ICE custody this year.
And next year is projected to be worse.
And next year is projected to be worse.
November 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
20 people have died in ICE custody this year.
And next year is projected to be worse.
And next year is projected to be worse.
Working people made clear throughout this shutdown: healthcare is not negotiable.
We showed up. We spoke out. This deal is weak, but our movement is not.
We won’t back down until Congress takes action to ensure every worker gets backpay and every American can afford care.
We showed up. We spoke out. This deal is weak, but our movement is not.
We won’t back down until Congress takes action to ensure every worker gets backpay and every American can afford care.
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Working people made clear throughout this shutdown: healthcare is not negotiable.
We showed up. We spoke out. This deal is weak, but our movement is not.
We won’t back down until Congress takes action to ensure every worker gets backpay and every American can afford care.
We showed up. We spoke out. This deal is weak, but our movement is not.
We won’t back down until Congress takes action to ensure every worker gets backpay and every American can afford care.
Reposted by April Verrett
“…But this weak deal is no cause for celebration. Millions of working families of all backgrounds will now see their healthcare costs skyrocket as ACA tax credits expire… We won’t back down until Congress takes action to resolve our healthcare.”- @seiupres.bsky.social full statement: seiu.co/3Jv77Au
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“…But this weak deal is no cause for celebration. Millions of working families of all backgrounds will now see their healthcare costs skyrocket as ACA tax credits expire… We won’t back down until Congress takes action to resolve our healthcare.”- @seiupres.bsky.social full statement: seiu.co/3Jv77Au
The question should not be “Should we feed children?”
The question should be “HOW should we feed children?”
The question should be “HOW should we feed children?”
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The question should not be “Should we feed children?”
The question should be “HOW should we feed children?”
The question should be “HOW should we feed children?”
You shouldn’t need two jobs just to survive.
November 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
You shouldn’t need two jobs just to survive.
Cute…
You know what else would be cute?
If Starbucks agreed to fair wages and hours.
@sbworkersunited.org #NoCoffeeNoContract
You know what else would be cute?
If Starbucks agreed to fair wages and hours.
@sbworkersunited.org #NoCoffeeNoContract
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Cute…
You know what else would be cute?
If Starbucks agreed to fair wages and hours.
@sbworkersunited.org #NoCoffeeNoContract
You know what else would be cute?
If Starbucks agreed to fair wages and hours.
@sbworkersunited.org #NoCoffeeNoContract
“Disturbing. Disgusting. Unconstitutional.”
That’s how a federal judge described conditions at Trump’s ICE facility in Illinois.
Families are being separated and people are being forced to sleep beside overflowing toilets. Absolutely appalling.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
That’s how a federal judge described conditions at Trump’s ICE facility in Illinois.
Families are being separated and people are being forced to sleep beside overflowing toilets. Absolutely appalling.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
'Disturbing', 'disgusting', 'unconstitutional': Judge says of Chicago ICE facility
U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman heard from witnesses staying at an ICE facility amid President Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
www.usatoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“Disturbing. Disgusting. Unconstitutional.”
That’s how a federal judge described conditions at Trump’s ICE facility in Illinois.
Families are being separated and people are being forced to sleep beside overflowing toilets. Absolutely appalling.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
That’s how a federal judge described conditions at Trump’s ICE facility in Illinois.
Families are being separated and people are being forced to sleep beside overflowing toilets. Absolutely appalling.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
They want us to fight, left versus right.
But it’s time to realize that those are the wrong directions.
It’s up versus down.
Billionaires versus the rest of us.
But it’s time to realize that those are the wrong directions.
It’s up versus down.
Billionaires versus the rest of us.
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
They want us to fight, left versus right.
But it’s time to realize that those are the wrong directions.
It’s up versus down.
Billionaires versus the rest of us.
But it’s time to realize that those are the wrong directions.
It’s up versus down.
Billionaires versus the rest of us.
THIS is what power looks like. Starbucks baristas are standing tall, with their shoulders back and their heads high, and they’re showing the world what it looks like to demand a fair contract.
At SEIU, we see you, we back you, and we’ll be there with you @sbworkersunited.org every step of the way.
At SEIU, we see you, we back you, and we’ll be there with you @sbworkersunited.org every step of the way.
BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless Starbucks finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
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 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
THIS is what power looks like. Starbucks baristas are standing tall, with their shoulders back and their heads high, and they’re showing the world what it looks like to demand a fair contract.
At SEIU, we see you, we back you, and we’ll be there with you @sbworkersunited.org every step of the way.
At SEIU, we see you, we back you, and we’ll be there with you @sbworkersunited.org every step of the way.
GOOOOD morning y’all! And what a good morning it is! All across the nation, working people organized, and WON. Let’s keep up this energy, let’s go get it!
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
GOOOOD morning y’all! And what a good morning it is! All across the nation, working people organized, and WON. Let’s keep up this energy, let’s go get it!
A message for all of you:
Thank you for being in this fight. Tomorrow is election day, let's go get it.
Thank you for being in this fight. Tomorrow is election day, let's go get it.
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A message for all of you:
Thank you for being in this fight. Tomorrow is election day, let's go get it.
Thank you for being in this fight. Tomorrow is election day, let's go get it.