S.M. Cifone
@sm-cifone83.bsky.social
Communist | Class-Oriented Trade Unionist | LUEL Assistant National Secretary | ATU Member
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As a union of creative workers, NWU has been watching the development of AI with interest and concern. In 2023, we released our Platform & Principles for Policy on Gen AI to inform what should be done to protect the lives, livelihoods, & labor of creators. #NewsNotSlop nwu.org/generative-ai
December 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
As a union of creative workers, NWU has been watching the development of AI with interest and concern. In 2023, we released our Platform & Principles for Policy on Gen AI to inform what should be done to protect the lives, livelihoods, & labor of creators. #NewsNotSlop nwu.org/generative-ai
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ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 AM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
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Nobody should have to choose between health care and paying rent. But if Congress doesn’t extend the ACA tax credits, workers’ health insurance costs will more than DOUBLE.
Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Nobody should have to choose between health care and paying rent. But if Congress doesn’t extend the ACA tax credits, workers’ health insurance costs will more than DOUBLE.
Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
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Hungary banned anything that “promotes homosexuality,” which means Pride.
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hungary banned anything that “promotes homosexuality,” which means Pride.
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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🏳️⚧️Happy Trans Day of Visibility from SBWU.
2025 has been a terrifying year for trans people, which is why we need contracts that protects trans healthcare + protections now more than ever.
If Starbucks cares about their queer and trans workers, they'll finalize strong contracts NOW.
2025 has been a terrifying year for trans people, which is why we need contracts that protects trans healthcare + protections now more than ever.
If Starbucks cares about their queer and trans workers, they'll finalize strong contracts NOW.
March 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🏳️⚧️Happy Trans Day of Visibility from SBWU.
2025 has been a terrifying year for trans people, which is why we need contracts that protects trans healthcare + protections now more than ever.
If Starbucks cares about their queer and trans workers, they'll finalize strong contracts NOW.
2025 has been a terrifying year for trans people, which is why we need contracts that protects trans healthcare + protections now more than ever.
If Starbucks cares about their queer and trans workers, they'll finalize strong contracts NOW.
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A large group of UE Local 256 MIT GSU members attended a rally on March 26 to protest the abduction and detention of Rumeysa Ozturk. Local 256 was joined by other unions and community organizations in Summerville, MA where leaders spoke out against the injustice.
March 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A large group of UE Local 256 MIT GSU members attended a rally on March 26 to protest the abduction and detention of Rumeysa Ozturk. Local 256 was joined by other unions and community organizations in Summerville, MA where leaders spoke out against the injustice.
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CTA workers deserve #PaidSickLeave NOW youtu.be/X3XdTEyYyts?...
Punished When We Get Sick
YouTube video by Brother Eric, Union Steward
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March 31, 2025 at 2:55 AM
CTA workers deserve #PaidSickLeave NOW youtu.be/X3XdTEyYyts?...
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This call is going to be huge… RSVP now
TOMORROW: We are holding an emergency organizing call, to share our plan for fighting back against the largest attack on organized labor in modern American history. Join us.
March 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This call is going to be huge… RSVP now
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We will not stand idly by while Donald Trump and Elon Musk try to destroy this country. Join us on April 5th.
March 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We will not stand idly by while Donald Trump and Elon Musk try to destroy this country. Join us on April 5th.
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We have something to say about Donald Trump's attempt to destroy federal workers unions. Press release below...
March 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We have something to say about Donald Trump's attempt to destroy federal workers unions. Press release below...
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NEW: FUN is hosting an emergency organizing call this SUNDAY, to coordinate a response to the biggest attack on union rights in a generation.
March 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
NEW: FUN is hosting an emergency organizing call this SUNDAY, to coordinate a response to the biggest attack on union rights in a generation.
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Thousands out in NYC today to demand that DOGE… STOP THE CUTS!
March 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Thousands out in NYC today to demand that DOGE… STOP THE CUTS!
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Trump’s first term saw more anti-LGBT+ bills signed into law than under any former President, alongside a startling rise in hate crimes against gay and transgender individuals.
Trump’s first term saw more anti-LGBT+ bills signed into law than under any former President, alongside a startling rise in hate crimes against gay and transgender individuals.
US Falls Behind in LGBT+ Rights under Trump - The Worker
By Calvin GA, League of Young Communists USA. As social progress for the LGBT+ community continues to strengthen across the globe, the U.S. has taken several reactionary steps backward. In 2023, Vietn...
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March 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Trump’s first term saw more anti-LGBT+ bills signed into law than under any former President, alongside a startling rise in hate crimes against gay and transgender individuals.
Trump’s first term saw more anti-LGBT+ bills signed into law than under any former President, alongside a startling rise in hate crimes against gay and transgender individuals.
This is going to happen more & more & as it spreads & mutates it’s only going to get worse … all because we allow faux-medicine profiteers to misinform people into not vaccinating
a minneapolis resident traveled by train from nyc to dc last week while actively contagious with measles despite being vaccinated because we live in fuckin hell. abc7ny.com/post/amtrak-...
Passenger with measles traveled on a train from NYC, Amtrak says
A passenger with a case of measles traveled on a train from New York to Washington D.C. last week, Amtrak confirmed on Wednesday.
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March 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This is going to happen more & more & as it spreads & mutates it’s only going to get worse … all because we allow faux-medicine profiteers to misinform people into not vaccinating
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#railroadlife
"Recalling an incident that could not help but elicit a chuckle, a CSX maintenance of way worker said one day on the job “something came walking up to us out of the woods – it was a manager in a ghillie suit."
"Recalling an incident that could not help but elicit a chuckle, a CSX maintenance of way worker said one day on the job “something came walking up to us out of the woods – it was a manager in a ghillie suit."
Every Day is a Monday: Railroad Workers Describe Life on the Tracks - Labor Today
The names and locations of the railroad workers quoted in this article have been omitted for the purpose of protecting them from employer retaliation. In addition, some interview participants requeste...
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March 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#railroadlife
"Recalling an incident that could not help but elicit a chuckle, a CSX maintenance of way worker said one day on the job “something came walking up to us out of the woods – it was a manager in a ghillie suit."
"Recalling an incident that could not help but elicit a chuckle, a CSX maintenance of way worker said one day on the job “something came walking up to us out of the woods – it was a manager in a ghillie suit."
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Since China is not a threat, we’d be far better off spending more of our GDP on keeping Americans from homelessness, or building up our own country.
Since China is not a threat, we’d be far better off spending more of our GDP on keeping Americans from homelessness, or building up our own country.
China Is Not Our Enemy - The Worker
China has been thoroughly demonized by the Corporate media for so long now that demonizing has become a reflex action for our major news producers. Conducting naval drills in international waters with...
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March 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Since China is not a threat, we’d be far better off spending more of our GDP on keeping Americans from homelessness, or building up our own country.
Since China is not a threat, we’d be far better off spending more of our GDP on keeping Americans from homelessness, or building up our own country.
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The Triangle Fire memorial ceremony today in NYC. A new sculpture has been installed on the building, a metal ribbon that has the names of all the victims.
March 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Triangle Fire memorial ceremony today in NYC. A new sculpture has been installed on the building, a metal ribbon that has the names of all the victims.
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