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Therapists at Kaiser went on a hunger strike in Los Angeles to protest "factory" like working conditions and the automation of healthcare. I went down to the picket line on the last day to talk to the workers, some of whom hadn't eaten for 100 hours.
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/therapists...
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/therapists...
Therapists went on a hunger strike to protest 'assembly line' conditions and the automation of mental healthcare
Kaiser mental health workers have been striking for more time with patients, better pay, and to fight algorithmic triage— healthcare automation that puts patients at risk.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
April 12, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Therapists at Kaiser went on a hunger strike in Los Angeles to protest "factory" like working conditions and the automation of healthcare. I went down to the picket line on the last day to talk to the workers, some of whom hadn't eaten for 100 hours.
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/therapists...
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/therapists...
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Our one-day ULP strike is over, and we went back to work today with our heads held high. UC has an obligation to follow the law, just like any other employer in the state, and we're committed to holding them accountable. Our patients, research, and students depend on it #union
April 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our one-day ULP strike is over, and we went back to work today with our heads held high. UC has an obligation to follow the law, just like any other employer in the state, and we're committed to holding them accountable. Our patients, research, and students depend on it #union
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🚨 @californialabor.bsky.social is backing #AB288, the “California Right To Organize Act,” to protect workers' rights! 🛠️ This bill empowers workers to enforce their rights with the state if federal protections fall short. It's time for CA to stand up for all workers! 💪 #ProAct #IBEW #unionstrong
March 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🚨 @californialabor.bsky.social is backing #AB288, the “California Right To Organize Act,” to protect workers' rights! 🛠️ This bill empowers workers to enforce their rights with the state if federal protections fall short. It's time for CA to stand up for all workers! 💪 #ProAct #IBEW #unionstrong
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IBEW Ninth District IVP @davereaves.bsky.social spoke to the Volunteers for the Siemens Workers United Mobility Organizing Campaign.
Pictured here with CeCe Marquez from #IBEW 465, we are rallying support for Siemens Mobility members to vote YES to join our Union on March 13th! 💪
Pictured here with CeCe Marquez from #IBEW 465, we are rallying support for Siemens Mobility members to vote YES to join our Union on March 13th! 💪
March 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
IBEW Ninth District IVP @davereaves.bsky.social spoke to the Volunteers for the Siemens Workers United Mobility Organizing Campaign.
Pictured here with CeCe Marquez from #IBEW 465, we are rallying support for Siemens Mobility members to vote YES to join our Union on March 13th! 💪
Pictured here with CeCe Marquez from #IBEW 465, we are rallying support for Siemens Mobility members to vote YES to join our Union on March 13th! 💪
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Well I can officially announce it now. Proud to say that I now work as a communications specialist for the California Labor Federation. Looking forward to getting up to some good trouble for the cause.
February 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Well I can officially announce it now. Proud to say that I now work as a communications specialist for the California Labor Federation. Looking forward to getting up to some good trouble for the cause.
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For many, the 1936 GM Flint sit-down strike truly was a family affair. Children carry pickets in support of their fathers in the plants.
📸 Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor & Urban Affairs
📸 Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor & Urban Affairs
January 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
For many, the 1936 GM Flint sit-down strike truly was a family affair. Children carry pickets in support of their fathers in the plants.
📸 Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor & Urban Affairs
📸 Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor & Urban Affairs
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Happy New Year!
January 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Happy New Year!
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Today the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, restoring earned Social Security benefits for millions of educators, firefighters, police officers and retired public employees. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten on the Passage of the Social Security Fairness Act
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the Social Security Fairness Act passed the Senate, capping a decades-long fight for retirement justice for educators, nu...
www.aft.org
December 21, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Today the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, restoring earned Social Security benefits for millions of educators, firefighters, police officers and retired public employees. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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On the longest night of the year, workers at the Seattle Roastery were out holding their picket strong and making sure no deliveries crossed their line! They were able to turn away FOUR deliveries!
Thank you to our @teamsters.bsky.social siblings for respecting our picket lines!
Thank you to our @teamsters.bsky.social siblings for respecting our picket lines!
December 21, 2024 at 5:17 PM
On the longest night of the year, workers at the Seattle Roastery were out holding their picket strong and making sure no deliveries crossed their line! They were able to turn away FOUR deliveries!
Thank you to our @teamsters.bsky.social siblings for respecting our picket lines!
Thank you to our @teamsters.bsky.social siblings for respecting our picket lines!
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Starbucks Workers United baristas will begin escalating strikes through Christmas Eve beginning in 3 of Starbucks’ most important markets: Seattle, LA, and Chicago.
We are calling on allies to join us at 3 "anchor" picket lines TODAY, Dec. 20th. Each day, we'll announce more locations!
We are calling on allies to join us at 3 "anchor" picket lines TODAY, Dec. 20th. Each day, we'll announce more locations!
December 20, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Starbucks Workers United baristas will begin escalating strikes through Christmas Eve beginning in 3 of Starbucks’ most important markets: Seattle, LA, and Chicago.
We are calling on allies to join us at 3 "anchor" picket lines TODAY, Dec. 20th. Each day, we'll announce more locations!
We are calling on allies to join us at 3 "anchor" picket lines TODAY, Dec. 20th. Each day, we'll announce more locations!
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United Flight Attendants are walking the picket line at airports around the world to call out United management. United is making record profits while crying poor by proposing concessions like increasing requirements to qualify for medical and rolling back sick leave
December 19, 2024 at 5:51 PM
United Flight Attendants are walking the picket line at airports around the world to call out United management. United is making record profits while crying poor by proposing concessions like increasing requirements to qualify for medical and rolling back sick leave
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Michigan conductor Brandon LaBombard saved two lives after a slew of accidents at an icy grade crossing. Disaster struck mid-train, with no indication in the head end. But LaBombard saw the accident and took action, again proving the value of a two-person crew. www.smart-union.org/sharp-eyed-c...
Sharp-eyed conductor saves two lives in winter crossing accident - SMART Union
SMART-TD conductor Brandon LaBombard saved two lives after a chain-reaction of accidents at an icy Michigan grade crossing. Disaster struck mid-train, without any indication in the head end. Eagle-eye...
www.smart-union.org
December 13, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Michigan conductor Brandon LaBombard saved two lives after a slew of accidents at an icy grade crossing. Disaster struck mid-train, with no indication in the head end. But LaBombard saw the accident and took action, again proving the value of a two-person crew. www.smart-union.org/sharp-eyed-c...
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BREAKING: Collective bargaining powers for public workers in Wisconsin have been restored by a judge's ruling.
Judge Jacob Frost ruled that certain sections of Scott Walker's notorious Act 10 are no longer enforceable.
spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
Judge Jacob Frost ruled that certain sections of Scott Walker's notorious Act 10 are no longer enforceable.
spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
Dane County judge strikes down Act 10
Judge Jacob Frost ruled that certain sections of the law were unconstitutional.
spectrumnews1.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:09 PM
BREAKING: Collective bargaining powers for public workers in Wisconsin have been restored by a judge's ruling.
Judge Jacob Frost ruled that certain sections of Scott Walker's notorious Act 10 are no longer enforceable.
spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
Judge Jacob Frost ruled that certain sections of Scott Walker's notorious Act 10 are no longer enforceable.
spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
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Amazons workers across 20 countries, including the United States, are striking against what the organizing labor union calls anti-worker and anti-democratic practices.
Amazon workers on strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday
(WFXR) – Amazons workers across 20 countries, including the United States, are striking against what the organizing labor union calls anti-worker and anti-democratic practices.
www.cbs42.com
November 28, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Amazons workers across 20 countries, including the United States, are striking against what the organizing labor union calls anti-worker and anti-democratic practices.
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In a 2024 survey, 33% of SF hotel workers who rent their homes said their rent has increased by over $250/month since 2021.
2000 SF workers are on STRIKE for wages that are enough to afford the cost of living. 📈
2000 SF workers are on STRIKE for wages that are enough to afford the cost of living. 📈
November 27, 2024 at 8:43 PM
In a 2024 survey, 33% of SF hotel workers who rent their homes said their rent has increased by over $250/month since 2021.
2000 SF workers are on STRIKE for wages that are enough to afford the cost of living. 📈
2000 SF workers are on STRIKE for wages that are enough to afford the cost of living. 📈
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Jesus, a steward at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, knows the power of solidarity - he refuses to be exploited by big-brand hotels.
Thousands of SF hotel workers have been on strike for two months. Honor our fight – don't stay at hotels like the Grand Hyatt SF where workers are on strike.
Thousands of SF hotel workers have been on strike for two months. Honor our fight – don't stay at hotels like the Grand Hyatt SF where workers are on strike.
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Jesus, a steward at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, knows the power of solidarity - he refuses to be exploited by big-brand hotels.
Thousands of SF hotel workers have been on strike for two months. Honor our fight – don't stay at hotels like the Grand Hyatt SF where workers are on strike.
Thousands of SF hotel workers have been on strike for two months. Honor our fight – don't stay at hotels like the Grand Hyatt SF where workers are on strike.
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Hotels should notify guests of strikes BEFORE they check in.
During a recent strike at Hilton SF Union Square, Hilton said "We do not anticipate any significant disruption to hotel operations.”
...But also, "Daily housekeeping service will not be provided." Make it make sense.
During a recent strike at Hilton SF Union Square, Hilton said "We do not anticipate any significant disruption to hotel operations.”
...But also, "Daily housekeeping service will not be provided." Make it make sense.
November 24, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Hotels should notify guests of strikes BEFORE they check in.
During a recent strike at Hilton SF Union Square, Hilton said "We do not anticipate any significant disruption to hotel operations.”
...But also, "Daily housekeeping service will not be provided." Make it make sense.
During a recent strike at Hilton SF Union Square, Hilton said "We do not anticipate any significant disruption to hotel operations.”
...But also, "Daily housekeeping service will not be provided." Make it make sense.
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Everything in this 2021 Democracy Corps report on "How Democrats run stronger with all working class voters" was borne out in the 2024 election. democracycorps.com/archives/how...
How Democrats run stronger with all working class voters | Democracy Corps
• Key one — recognizing that the overwhelming majority of our diverse base is the hardworking working class. They are citizens who have never completed a fo ...
democracycorps.com
November 24, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Everything in this 2021 Democracy Corps report on "How Democrats run stronger with all working class voters" was borne out in the 2024 election. democracycorps.com/archives/how...
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The labor movement wants to be a strong partner in San Francisco’s recovery – but UNITE HERE hotel workers in SF are still on STRIKE because of the hotel bosses’ shameful negotiating tactics.
We stand with workers as they fight for their fair share. ✊
unitehere.org/press-releas...
We stand with workers as they fight for their fair share. ✊
unitehere.org/press-releas...
November 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM
The labor movement wants to be a strong partner in San Francisco’s recovery – but UNITE HERE hotel workers in SF are still on STRIKE because of the hotel bosses’ shameful negotiating tactics.
We stand with workers as they fight for their fair share. ✊
unitehere.org/press-releas...
We stand with workers as they fight for their fair share. ✊
unitehere.org/press-releas...
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You can’t trade the working class for the suburbs and expect to be a majority ever again. You’ll lose the working class everywhere.
I moved to the East Side of DSM because it reminded me of my hometown - and now a Republican Senator represents part of the Eastside. Unthinkable.
I moved to the East Side of DSM because it reminded me of my hometown - and now a Republican Senator represents part of the Eastside. Unthinkable.
How mid-sized cities became Iowa Democrats' biggest problem
Laura Belin highlights the growing problem for Democrats in mid-sized cities, which has led to legislative and Congressional losses.
www.bleedingheartland.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:59 AM
You can’t trade the working class for the suburbs and expect to be a majority ever again. You’ll lose the working class everywhere.
I moved to the East Side of DSM because it reminded me of my hometown - and now a Republican Senator represents part of the Eastside. Unthinkable.
I moved to the East Side of DSM because it reminded me of my hometown - and now a Republican Senator represents part of the Eastside. Unthinkable.
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Proud to join NUHW on the picket line this morning in West LA. These brave workers are fighting for their patients and their retirement security! Thank you to our CSEA leaders for making it out!
November 21, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Proud to join NUHW on the picket line this morning in West LA. These brave workers are fighting for their patients and their retirement security! Thank you to our CSEA leaders for making it out!
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"Every day without necessary ergonomic standards for warehouse workers is another day that Amazon workers will experience completely preventable injuries. @govkathyhochul.bsky.social, we urge you to sign the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act swiftly into law—Amazon workers can’t wait."
N.Y. must create safer workplaces at warehouses
Amazon’s holiday catalog has hit mailboxes and children are circling toys that will arrive in boxes bigger than them — some even bigger than the workers who packed them for delivery. Warehouse work…
www.nydailynews.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:28 PM
"Every day without necessary ergonomic standards for warehouse workers is another day that Amazon workers will experience completely preventable injuries. @govkathyhochul.bsky.social, we urge you to sign the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act swiftly into law—Amazon workers can’t wait."
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We’ll all read this headline and want to feel smug, but the real loser here is not AI — it’s the people in communities where local journalism is so hobbled the newsroom owners and managers take up absurd approaches that end up doing further harm to the community
November 21, 2024 at 3:36 PM
We’ll all read this headline and want to feel smug, but the real loser here is not AI — it’s the people in communities where local journalism is so hobbled the newsroom owners and managers take up absurd approaches that end up doing further harm to the community
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Private equity is now making hospice care worse.
New research shows that private equity owned hospice performs worse across every metric, from patient respect to timely care to the treatment of symptoms.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/11/20/p...
New research shows that private equity owned hospice performs worse across every metric, from patient respect to timely care to the treatment of symptoms.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/11/20/p...
Pursuit of quick profits makes hospice care worse, new research says • Ohio Capital Journal
Private equity firms — high-dollar investors known for aggressively seeking profit — and publicly traded health conglomerates have been buying up businesses that provide hospice care. But new research...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Private equity is now making hospice care worse.
New research shows that private equity owned hospice performs worse across every metric, from patient respect to timely care to the treatment of symptoms.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/11/20/p...
New research shows that private equity owned hospice performs worse across every metric, from patient respect to timely care to the treatment of symptoms.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/11/20/p...