Tina M
tinam1923.bsky.social
Tina M
@tinam1923.bsky.social
Unionist who loves musicians/music and also loves to read.
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LL Cool J said that he will not perform at Wawa Welcome America in Philadelphia on July 4th because of union strike

“There is absolutely no way I can perform across a picket line”
LL COOL J drops out of Wawa Welcome America concert because of union strike
LL COOL J said that he is not going to perform at Wawa Welcome America on July 4th in light of the AFSCME District Council 33 strike in Philadelphia.
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
July 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
They're not just picking up illegals and/or criminals. This is why we must demand transparency and due process. eedition.spokesman.com/infinity/art...
Detaining legal refugees sparked Spokane’s immigration protest
Detaining legal refugees sparked Spokane’s immigration protest
eedition.spokesman.com
June 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
May Day March Spokane, WA 2025 - Solidarity with Immigrants and Workers!
#MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay
May 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Use your voice! Saturday, April 5th from 3 - 5pm in B A Clark Park, Spokane. unionhall.aflcio.org/spokanelabor...
April 4, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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We need every American who cares about the fundamental freedom to join a union to make their voices heard.

Call your member of Congress and tell them to speak out and take action to stop Trump’s executive order targeting workers’ right to join a union.
CALL: Stop Trump’s Federal Worker Union Busting
The Trump administration took its most blatantly anti-worker, anti-union action yet: an executive order stripping the right to unionize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than 30 ag...
act.aflcio.org
March 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Rally to save USPS today in Spokane.
March 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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This week, join us as we fight back against Elon Musk, DOGE, and their billionaire buddies at events across the country.

We’ll see you in the streets, in the halls of power, and in the courtroom.

Find an event near you: mobilize.us/aflcio
March 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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TSA officers are the front-line defense at America’s airports for millions of families.

Canceling the collective bargaining agreement between TSA and its security officer workforce is dangerous union-busting ripped from the pages of Project 2025. aflcio.org/press/releas...
March 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.

100% of his salary is paid by WA state.

Elon fired him. Share his story.
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Current times are calling for hard driving jazz. Please reply with suggestions of artists/albums. Any era is great but would love referrals for new/emerging artists. Thanks all!
February 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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AFGE Pres Kelley: “These actions aren’t just illegal. They are hurting everyday Americans and making us all less safe. It’s a stark reminder of the price we all pay when you stack the government with political loyalists instead of professionals.”

www.afge.org/publication/...
Public Service Unions and State Democracy Defenders Fund Challenge Unlawful, Mass Federal Firings
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 800,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
www.afge.org
February 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"The state’s universities warn of fiscal chaos caused by Trump and Musk freezing funding for the National Institutes of Health. Life-saving medical and scientific research are on the line."

Read more at: www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/edit...
Rep. Dan Newhouse can honor his family’s legacy by standing up to Trump’s overreach | Editorial
Better to go on (or go down) fighting than to capitulate to a bloodless coup.
www.tri-cityherald.com
February 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is unconstitutional.

If the President wants Musk or any other powerful billionaire to have a significant role in running our government, he can and should appoint them as the Constitution requires.
February 14, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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Federal workers are heroes for everything they do for our communities, not numbers on a political scoreboard. And when workers’ rights are under attack, we stand up & fight back!
February 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Chappell Roan used her Best New Artist acceptance speech to demand that labels offer “a livable wage and healthcare, especially to developing artists…. Labels, we got you, but do you got us?” #GRAMMYs
Chappell Roan Calls Out Major Labels During Grammys Speech: 'We Got You, But Do You Got Us?'
Chapell Roan wins Best New Artist at the 67th annual Grammys — and uses her speech to demand better treatment of artists.
www.rollingstone.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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The faculty at Manhattan School of Music are going on a one-week strike beginning tomorrow, February 1 and the workers will be on the picket line from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Join them in solidarity at 130 Claremont Avenue in Manhattan!

#1u #FairContractNow
January 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Who knew that the entirety of investigative journalism could be brought down by simply saying “nuh-uh” over and over again.
January 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I heard some words that made sense to me today regarding the assaults being made against "we, the People". Paraphrased: None of us can do everything but all of us can do something. So, Do something!!
January 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Reposting with alt text.

Please use this feature folks, especially if you share important information like this!

And please check out musicares.org/FireRelief.
January 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Folks who haven't served decided her solution of using DEI strategies was reason to remove an officer with a "long and illustrious career".

Small men with small minds who wanted to be rockstars and couldn't so they're taking their inabilities out on others. - TM

www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump fires Coast Guard commandant over DEI, security, Fox News reports
The Trump administration has fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an Armed Forces branch, for putting diversity issues over border security, Fox News Digital reported on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Good jobs lead to sustainable careers in the arts. Check out
DOL's guest post on NEA's blog spotlighting the PTC, where @afm-union.bsky.social, @actorsequity.bsky.social, @iatse.bsky.social, & SDC members have negotiated for pay & policies to promote sustainable careers www.arts.gov/stories/blog...
Bringing Good Jobs to the Arts: Strategies for Creating Better Art by Creating Better Working Conditions for Artists
This guest post looks at strategies for creating better working environments for artists.
www.arts.gov
January 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I think this can be updated. history.state.gov/milestones/1....
Milestones in the History of U.S. Foreign Relations - Office of the Historian
history.state.gov 3.0 shell
history.state.gov
January 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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The Democratic Party must prioritize working people – and the labor movement engaged directly with chair candidates so workers’ issues are at the forefront of the debate.

The AFL-CIO will not endorse in the Democratic Party’s chair race. Full statement here: aflcio.org/press/releas...
AFL-CIO Statement on DNC Leadership | AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement:
aflcio.org
January 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Happy Birthday, Dr. King.
January 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM