Union Shop Steward
@shopsteward.bsky.social
IAM member, steward, Afl-Cio delegate, DSA member, Free Palestine, Solidarity with all workers, A better world is possible if we build it together.
I want to run for public office. I want to swing for the fence.
I'm pondering some options.
I'm pondering some options.
May 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I want to run for public office. I want to swing for the fence.
I'm pondering some options.
I'm pondering some options.
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If Hamas had killed 7 Israelis inside of Israel this week, it would be one of the biggest stories in the world, & all over the US media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
March 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
If Hamas had killed 7 Israelis inside of Israel this week, it would be one of the biggest stories in the world, & all over the US media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
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AOC: Alina Habba said, “What intellectual thought.. you were in a bar AOC. Not to have a drink but to serve one.” I don’t care what this woman says about me but I want you to understand that she isn’t just talking about me, she’s talking about all of us.
March 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
AOC: Alina Habba said, “What intellectual thought.. you were in a bar AOC. Not to have a drink but to serve one.” I don’t care what this woman says about me but I want you to understand that she isn’t just talking about me, she’s talking about all of us.
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AOC, @aoc.bsky.social, making the case for free speech alongside universal healthcare is so KEY for the left, because it's time progressives reclaimed the mantle of fighting for free speech from the faux free speech warriors of the right.
AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
March 21, 2025 at 3:39 AM
AOC, @aoc.bsky.social, making the case for free speech alongside universal healthcare is so KEY for the left, because it's time progressives reclaimed the mantle of fighting for free speech from the faux free speech warriors of the right.
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I want working class Americans to be able to work less and spend more time with their families and friends, all while earning a decent living.
That might mean a few CEOs have to opt for a smaller third yacht, but that’s ok.
The average American deserves better.
That might mean a few CEOs have to opt for a smaller third yacht, but that’s ok.
The average American deserves better.
March 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I want working class Americans to be able to work less and spend more time with their families and friends, all while earning a decent living.
That might mean a few CEOs have to opt for a smaller third yacht, but that’s ok.
The average American deserves better.
That might mean a few CEOs have to opt for a smaller third yacht, but that’s ok.
The average American deserves better.
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The Dept of Homeland Security detained Palestinian Mahmoud Khalil, who helped lead the Columbia University encampment — and has a green card. This comes after Donald Trump’s threat to deport protesters.
@premthakker.bsky.social reports. Read the full story + updates: zeteo.com/p/breaking-d...
@premthakker.bsky.social reports. Read the full story + updates: zeteo.com/p/breaking-d...
March 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Dept of Homeland Security detained Palestinian Mahmoud Khalil, who helped lead the Columbia University encampment — and has a green card. This comes after Donald Trump’s threat to deport protesters.
@premthakker.bsky.social reports. Read the full story + updates: zeteo.com/p/breaking-d...
@premthakker.bsky.social reports. Read the full story + updates: zeteo.com/p/breaking-d...
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Utterly outrageous. This is un-American.
The forced disappearance of Mahmoud Khalil for nothing more than constitutionally protected speech is a clear assault on first amendment rights and a blatant act of authoritarianism.
Khalil must be released.
apnews.com/article/colu...
The forced disappearance of Mahmoud Khalil for nothing more than constitutionally protected speech is a clear assault on first amendment rights and a blatant act of authoritarianism.
Khalil must be released.
apnews.com/article/colu...
Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests
A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead last spring's protests at Columbia University has been arrested by federal immigration agents.
apnews.com
March 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Utterly outrageous. This is un-American.
The forced disappearance of Mahmoud Khalil for nothing more than constitutionally protected speech is a clear assault on first amendment rights and a blatant act of authoritarianism.
Khalil must be released.
apnews.com/article/colu...
The forced disappearance of Mahmoud Khalil for nothing more than constitutionally protected speech is a clear assault on first amendment rights and a blatant act of authoritarianism.
Khalil must be released.
apnews.com/article/colu...
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Elon fired hundreds of “unnecessary” Twitter employees and the platform has been down for hours today.
Now he’s firing hundreds of “unnecessary” FAA employees. What could go wrong?
Now he’s firing hundreds of “unnecessary” FAA employees. What could go wrong?
March 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Elon fired hundreds of “unnecessary” Twitter employees and the platform has been down for hours today.
Now he’s firing hundreds of “unnecessary” FAA employees. What could go wrong?
Now he’s firing hundreds of “unnecessary” FAA employees. What could go wrong?
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I've seen a few "actually, a lot of dems are really good at the internet, they just aren't getting attention" please give me non-AOC, non-Bernie examples so that I can educate myself.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
I NEED GOOD, THOUGHTFUL LEADERS TO GET WAY BETTER AT USING THE INTERNET LIKE FIVE YEARS AGO
March 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I've seen a few "actually, a lot of dems are really good at the internet, they just aren't getting attention" please give me non-AOC, non-Bernie examples so that I can educate myself.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
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There is no such thing as “unskilled” labor.
All labor is skilled and every worker deserves a living wage.
All labor is skilled and every worker deserves a living wage.
March 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
There is no such thing as “unskilled” labor.
All labor is skilled and every worker deserves a living wage.
All labor is skilled and every worker deserves a living wage.
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Remember: If unions didn’t matter, powerful corporations wouldn’t spend millions of dollars every year to stop them from forming. Keep up the fight.
March 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Remember: If unions didn’t matter, powerful corporations wouldn’t spend millions of dollars every year to stop them from forming. Keep up the fight.
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Musk told the Polish FM, a long-standing conservative ally of the US, "be quiet small man".
What I find so fascinating about Trump, Vance and Musk's verbal abuse of Ukrainians & Polish officials etc, is: can you imagine them speaking like this to a Russian or Chinese official?
What I find so fascinating about Trump, Vance and Musk's verbal abuse of Ukrainians & Polish officials etc, is: can you imagine them speaking like this to a Russian or Chinese official?
March 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Musk told the Polish FM, a long-standing conservative ally of the US, "be quiet small man".
What I find so fascinating about Trump, Vance and Musk's verbal abuse of Ukrainians & Polish officials etc, is: can you imagine them speaking like this to a Russian or Chinese official?
What I find so fascinating about Trump, Vance and Musk's verbal abuse of Ukrainians & Polish officials etc, is: can you imagine them speaking like this to a Russian or Chinese official?
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BREAKING: DHS Detains Lead Negotiator of Columbia Gaza Solidarity Encampment After Online Campaign by Pro-Israel Groups
Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained on Saturday, is being held at an ICE detention facility.
www.dropsitenews.com/p/dhs-detain...
Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained on Saturday, is being held at an ICE detention facility.
www.dropsitenews.com/p/dhs-detain...
BREAKING: DHS Detains Lead Negotiator of Columbia Gaza Solidarity Encampment After Online Campaign by Pro-Israel Groups
Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained on Saturday, is being held at an ICE detention facility.
www.dropsitenews.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BREAKING: DHS Detains Lead Negotiator of Columbia Gaza Solidarity Encampment After Online Campaign by Pro-Israel Groups
Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained on Saturday, is being held at an ICE detention facility.
www.dropsitenews.com/p/dhs-detain...
Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained on Saturday, is being held at an ICE detention facility.
www.dropsitenews.com/p/dhs-detain...
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A few years back, centrist Democrats & the Very Serious People mocked & dismissed the slogan ‘abolish ICE’.
Today’s actions are a reminder of how ICE is a rogue, lawless agency that is easily weaponized by an authoritarian administration & that it very much should be abolished.
Today’s actions are a reminder of how ICE is a rogue, lawless agency that is easily weaponized by an authoritarian administration & that it very much should be abolished.
March 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
A few years back, centrist Democrats & the Very Serious People mocked & dismissed the slogan ‘abolish ICE’.
Today’s actions are a reminder of how ICE is a rogue, lawless agency that is easily weaponized by an authoritarian administration & that it very much should be abolished.
Today’s actions are a reminder of how ICE is a rogue, lawless agency that is easily weaponized by an authoritarian administration & that it very much should be abolished.
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Yes. If DHS can barge in, say your visa was revoked, be told you have a green card, say it's revoked too, and then disappear you so that neither your lawyer nor your family can find you, then all the guardrails are gone. There is no policy, practice, or law protecting anyone.
re the previous repost: if they can disappear permanent residents they can disappear citizens
March 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Yes. If DHS can barge in, say your visa was revoked, be told you have a green card, say it's revoked too, and then disappear you so that neither your lawyer nor your family can find you, then all the guardrails are gone. There is no policy, practice, or law protecting anyone.
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Join @polrev.bsky.social on the Political Revolution subreddit for an AMA with a candidate in a key special election in Florida! @joshweil.bsky.social is running for congress in Florida’s 6th congressional race. #politicalrevolution #redditama #50501movement
Join us for an AMA with Josh Weil, a single dad and public school teacher running for office in Florida’s 6th congressional district! Happening on March 14th at 1 PM ET on reddit.com/r/Political_... #politicalrevolution #50501movement
March 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Join @polrev.bsky.social on the Political Revolution subreddit for an AMA with a candidate in a key special election in Florida! @joshweil.bsky.social is running for congress in Florida’s 6th congressional race. #politicalrevolution #redditama #50501movement
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Something about these arbitrary & capricious illegal firings happening across the Federal government that should be understood:
A big selling point for Federal jobs is the stability they offer. That comes with a tradeoff. Federal works make about 50 to 75% less than they would in private industry.
A big selling point for Federal jobs is the stability they offer. That comes with a tradeoff. Federal works make about 50 to 75% less than they would in private industry.
March 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Something about these arbitrary & capricious illegal firings happening across the Federal government that should be understood:
A big selling point for Federal jobs is the stability they offer. That comes with a tradeoff. Federal works make about 50 to 75% less than they would in private industry.
A big selling point for Federal jobs is the stability they offer. That comes with a tradeoff. Federal works make about 50 to 75% less than they would in private industry.
I will be attending the Meeting and Greet at Bella Milano at 7pm tonight.
March 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I will be attending the Meeting and Greet at Bella Milano at 7pm tonight.
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Starting to think the right’s mEmE KiNg WhO LeGaLiZeD CoMedY is actually just a whiny little bitch with a fragile ego.
February 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Starting to think the right’s mEmE KiNg WhO LeGaLiZeD CoMedY is actually just a whiny little bitch with a fragile ego.
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February 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Had parent teacher conferences for my 12 year old today.
I am so so so so so so grateful for these amazing teachers.
He has/does struggle with extreme ADHD but they see beyond that and see his kind heart.
Humanizing is what school excels at.
I am so so so so so so grateful for these amazing teachers.
He has/does struggle with extreme ADHD but they see beyond that and see his kind heart.
Humanizing is what school excels at.
February 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Had parent teacher conferences for my 12 year old today.
I am so so so so so so grateful for these amazing teachers.
He has/does struggle with extreme ADHD but they see beyond that and see his kind heart.
Humanizing is what school excels at.
I am so so so so so so grateful for these amazing teachers.
He has/does struggle with extreme ADHD but they see beyond that and see his kind heart.
Humanizing is what school excels at.
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When President Trump illegally fired Gwynne Wilcox, he effectively shut down the NLRB and took away the board’s independence.
We’re grateful to members of congress who, after union members made their voices heard, urged the president to reinstate Wilcox ⬇️
urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
We’re grateful to members of congress who, after union members made their voices heard, urged the president to reinstate Wilcox ⬇️
urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
urldefense.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
When President Trump illegally fired Gwynne Wilcox, he effectively shut down the NLRB and took away the board’s independence.
We’re grateful to members of congress who, after union members made their voices heard, urged the president to reinstate Wilcox ⬇️
urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
We’re grateful to members of congress who, after union members made their voices heard, urged the president to reinstate Wilcox ⬇️
urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
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Working people over billionaires, always.
February 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Working people over billionaires, always.