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afscme-archivist.bsky.social
*waves from across Woodward*

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Detroit Institute of Arts Workers Move to Unionize
Employees at DIA are taking steps to form a union, joining a wave of organizing that has swept US cultural institutions in recent years.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
afscme-archivist.bsky.social
VIVA LA AFSCME!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from the Archives!
New Mexico highway workers vote 2-1 for AFSCME in 1972. Pictured are @afscme.bsky.social Local 2238 president George Gallegos, vice president John McDevitt, and secretary Zeke Mares. #HispanicHeritageMonth #LaborHistory #LaborUnions
A large chalkboard reads: "AFSCME 852, No 370, VIVA LA AFSCME." Three people stand around the chalkboard, smiling, with one pointing to the circled number 852. Resting on a table in the foreground is a poster with "join AFSCME" printed at the bottom and the words "Triumfo en Nuevo Mejico" hand written in big letters.
September 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
afscme-archivist.bsky.social
AFSCME’s first official convention took place at Detroit’s Book-Cadillac Hotel, which opened in 1924 as the world’s tallest. For AFSCME’s convention, room rates were $3 for a single and $5 for a double. @afscme.bsky.social #LaborUnions #LaborHistory #Detroit #BookCadillac
A stack of papers on a folder. Folder tab reads: 5-6 AFSCME Convention; Folder 2. Top sheet letterhead for the Book Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Michigan, dated September 8, 1936. It has an illustration of the hotel in the bottom left corner. Letter is addressed to Arnold S. Zander, President, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Text of the letter: “Dear Mr. Zander: We have your letter of September 5th, relative to your forthcoming convention and wish to advise you that we will continue the same arrangements regarding room rates as those quoted the American Federation of Government Employees. We have quoted a flat rate of $3.00 single and $5.00 for double rooms. We regret that it will not be possible for us to assign suites requested. We are reserving with our compliments a room for the President, a room for the Secretary and a headquarters room for the convention committee. The room for the President is being reserved for Sunday, September 13th and we would appreciate knowing when the other two rooms are required. We have your request to reserve rooms for the delegation of six but you do not mention when they will arrive. Please let us know just as soon as you can when we may expect them. We understand that the American Federation of Government Employees will turn over the space assigned to them at the conclusion of their convention proper for your meetings. We have been in touch with the Norwood Hotel, 550 East Adams, which we understand is the best colored hotel in Detroit. Room rates start at $2.00 per day. Looking forward with pleasure to seeing you soon, I am Cordially at your service, [signed] John H. Stember, Director of Sales and Marketing”
September 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
afscme-archivist.bsky.social
Be careful of false promises....Organizing flyer for @afscme.bsky.social Local 2771, Brownsville, Texas, 1978.
From the AFSCME Organizing and Field Services Department records at the @reutherlibrary.bsky.social.
#trabajadores #trabajadoras #LaborUnions #LaborHistory
Single-page flyer resting on a folder with a tab labeled “Texas, 1978 Nov-Dec” At the top a Paul Revere-like figure on horseback appears to be shouting, labeled "La Vocina". The flyer reads, in part, “CUIDADO！！ CUIDADO！！ CUIDADO！！ CUIDADO！！ CUIDADO！！ CON PROMESAS FALSAS, ES FACIL PROMETER, PERO DIFICIL CUMPLIR!! RECIBIO SU CARTA DE AMOR DE LA ADMINISTRACION? CREE ESTO? De donde aqui nacio este grande amor para los Trabajadores, vaya. Se acuerdan el 5 de Julio de este año? Cuando el Gerente de la Ciudad Jim Baugh dijo que se les daria un 5% de aumento, ni mas, ni menos! Que paso? YA ESTA AQUI LA UNION, AHORA LOS TRABAJADORES TIENEN EL APOLLO DE AFSCME, LA UNION MAS GRANDE DEL AFL-CIO, CON MAS DE MILLON Y MEDIO DE MIEMBROS, ESO ES LO QUE PASO!” Followed by a longer paragraph of text. On the left, an illustration of a door with an illuminated lightbulb above it, labeled “AFSCME” “Brownsville Local 2771.” On the door are rectanlges with the text: “Justicia Economica” “Seguridad De Trabajo” “La Casa Del Trabajador” “Dignidad” and “Derechos.” Near the bottom center, an illustration of three dented trash cans labeled “Promesas” and “Administracion De Brownsville, Texas.” From the AFSCME Organizing and Field Services Department Records, Reuther Library, Wayne State University.
September 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
newslink7.bsky.social
Amazon Workers Strike Amid Holiday Chaos 🚨
Thousands of Amazon employees are walking off the job, demanding better pay and conditions. With unions ramping up pressure, will the e-commerce giant finally engage?

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#AmazonStrike #LaborUnions #HolidayRush #Strike
#NewYork #Miami #UK
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December 19, 2024 at 7:58 AM
luceamore637.bsky.social
#courtrace #vote #April1
#wisconsinsupremecourtrace #supremecourtrace #wisconsinsupremecourt
#susancrawford #integrity
#judegesusancrawford
#protectbasicrights
#protectbasicfreedoms
#ethical #justice
#laborunions #protectunions #protectlaborrights #protectdemocracy
#protectrights #protectkids
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crawfordforwi.bsky.social Justice Susan Crawford @crawfordforwi.bsky.social · Mar 31
Running to protect our state, our future, and our kids.

Polls open tomorrow at 7AM.

Find your polling place: myvote.wi.gov
March 31, 2025 at 9:37 PM
southcarolinadop.bsky.social
I hope everyone enjoys their Socialist holiday in direct proportion to your support for taking care of the working men and women of America via fair labor laws, healthcare, secure retirement, etc.

#unionstrong #laborunions #unions
August 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
afscme-archivist.bsky.social
Here is a photo of Convention attendees, September 1936.
@afscme.bsky.social #LaborUnions #LaborHistory #Detroit #BookCadillac
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In an ornate ballroom of the Book-Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Michigan, a large group of people are seated at long rows of tables. The walls are mirrored and chandeliers hang from the ceiling. AFSCME's first convention, 1936.
September 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
paulquintana.bsky.social
By #Bezos' own logic, can we also judge him by how many #workingclass people he has #exploited? #Amazon #Fortune #EatTheRich #economics #laborunions
Jeff Bezos wants to be judged by how rich he’s made investors—‘I’ve created something like $2.1 trillion of wealth for other people’
Bezos would prefer to be on lists that rank entrepreneurs by their contribution to society, not their personal fortune alone.
fortune.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:53 PM
pamelalynnekemp.com
As Philadelphia's Mayor and city leaders work to balance fair wages with a healthy city budget, we’re all reminded that justice and progress must walk hand in hand even when the math isn't easy. #philadelphia #DC33 #laborunions #costofliving #bigcitychallenges

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Philadelphia at the Crossroads: The Challenge of Honoring Essential Workers and Saving a City
From sanitation crews to librarians with master’s degrees, Philadelphia’s DC33 workers are the backbone of the city. They showed up during the pandemic—and they’re still showing up today. As leaders w...
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July 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
astaunchcharacter.bsky.social
♥️ ChristianaCare residents in Delaware! #medsky #laborunions
astaunchcharacter.bsky.social Chantal Tapé @astaunchcharacter.bsky.social · Nov 22
So much hot #labor news this week! Anyone else want to keep a tally of healthcare #union announcements in the past couple days? So far I’ve seen:

♥️ Brown University residents
♥️ Temple, Jefferson, Einstein and CHOP residents
♥️ MGB primary care attendings
♥️ Cambridge Health attendings/APPs

#medsky
November 24, 2024 at 3:40 AM
afscme-archivist.bsky.social
This month, I’m revisiting Labor’s Last Angry Man, a biography of AFSCME President Jerry Wurf (1919-1981). He’s a fascinating figure who had tremendous influence on working people and the labor movement. #MarchIsReadingMonth #Read #Books #LaborHistory #LaborUnions
Cover of "Jerry Wurf: Labor's Last Angry Man, a biography by Joseph C. Goulden"
March 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
afscme-archivist.bsky.social
"Experienced people are disappearing from public service and that's bad news. When the quality of service goes down, your community goes down with it."

@afscme.bsky.social tv ad, 1982. #LaborUnions #LaborHistory #TVCommercials #PublicService #PublicEmployees
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Losing Experienced People
YouTube video by Reuther Film and Video
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March 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
7islucky.bsky.social
We need #Labor #Unions #LaborUnions

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We are relentless champions of change
Together, we are a force to be reckoned with -- a force that will continue to fight until every worker is treated with the dignity and respect we all deserve. Join us as we march forward, united in ou...
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April 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
theaniwriter.bsky.social
Celebrate #LaborDay!

#laborunions
#labor
September 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
amyalexca.bsky.social
*tbc, there are still #LaborUnions in #CA’s public and private sector workforces HOWEVER they are Shadows compared to their respective membership numbers and political might in the mid20thC. For example 👇🏾 www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/k...
Hundreds of Kaiser health care workers launch 1-day strike
Hundreds of Kaiser health care workers walked off the job Monday morning in a one-day strike.
www.nbcbayarea.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
7islucky.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who voted and more #LaborUnions would bring #Democracy to the #Workplace
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
detroitnews.com
Washington – A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.


U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions didn't have… #Trump #FederalWorkforce #LaborUnions
Judge clears way for Trump plan to downsize federal workforce with buyouts
Washington – A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions didn't…
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February 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
7islucky.bsky.social
Remember people died for #LaborUnions
April 18, 2025 at 6:11 AM
holdinghope22.bsky.social
This is the “Golden Age” that #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice wants 2recreate.Where workers R basically slaves & start working at age 4-5.And he IS, if we don’t stop him.
The #LaborUnions were created bc #IMPEACHtrumpAGAIN Corporate CEO’s & 1% DONT CARE ABOUT YOUR SUFFERING.Not then.Not now. #ProtectWorkers
repstansbury.bsky.social Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · Mar 25
114 years ago, a fire broke out at the 10-story Triangle Shirtwaist factory in NYC and killed 146 workers, mostly young women. They were trapped inside because the owners locked the fire escape exit doors.
March 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
jackwrong.bsky.social
And to #LaborUnions
April 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
afscme-archivist.bsky.social
Today is Worker's Memorial Day, when we remember and mourn for the dead, and fight like hell for the living.... Buttons from the Susan Holleran collection at @reutherlibrary.bsky.social @afscme.bsky.social #WorkersMemorialDay #LaborUnions #LaborHistory
A collection of buttons. Three circular buttons across the top read "Who killed Karen Silkwood?" Below those are rectangular buttons which read "workers Memorial Day, AFSCME says safe jobs NOW, April 28, 1992 AFL-CIO" ; "Workers Memorial Day April 28, 1998 AFSCME" ; "Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living. Protect Workers Now!". A final circular button reads "Pass the Act for Better Childcare."
April 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
crystal159.bsky.social
#Laborunions representing millions of #educators and #schoolemployees are suing #Trump’s administration over its #immigration crackdown, saying arrests near school campuses are terrorizing children and their teachers, leading some students to drop out.

At the start of Trump’s second term .....
Teachers sue over Trump's immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home
Labor unions representing educators and school employees are suing President Donald Trump's administration over its immigration crackdown.
apnews.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
antineoliberalism.bsky.social
DOJ, FBI, DHS… all corrupted and will not defend our constitutional rights.

#LaborUnions are our only hope.

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How Chicago Labor History Teaches Us To Fight Fascism Today | Kat Abughazaleh For Illinois
YouTube video by Kat Abughazaleh
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October 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM