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It begins with the words.
Nothing happens without them. Sometimes, the writing achieves transcendence, but, in every case, it’s seminal. I got to a give a brilliant speech recently, which not only explicated my and my brother’s characters, it illuminated an entire narrative. 1/3
Nothing happens without them. Sometimes, the writing achieves transcendence, but, in every case, it’s seminal. I got to a give a brilliant speech recently, which not only explicated my and my brother’s characters, it illuminated an entire narrative. 1/3
This is what great writers do. And they need to be compensated in accordance with their contribution. At the very least, they need to be able to provide for themselves and their families. 2/3
In this era of corporate greed and union busting, management seems to hold all the cards. Except for the most important ones: Unity; Solidarity; Fraternity. All of us win when the writers win. And we will win. Union! Strike! #wgastrike #UnionStrong #Succession @jessearmstrong1
I'm going to tweet out a bunch of fliers for some of our upcoming themed picketing days at Universal, but before I do, I want to address the idea that because writers are planning themed picketing days or smiling as we picket, this is somehow a big party and we're having a blast.
We are not. We would much rather be in writers' rooms or in front of our computers typing away than we would be walking on a picket line. Writers are a sedentary bunch, and many are introverts, meaning that making conversation every day is taxing and challenging for them.
We did not *want* to strike. We wanted a fair contract. We wanted to have reasonable counter offers to the proposals made by our negotiating committee, not silence and a refusal to even engage with our proposals.
Just a #WGAStrong PSA and some food for thought from your friendly neighborhood Captain & lot coordinator.
The theme days/meet ups/et al are fun! I’m a fan… that said I have a few tips for folks to keep in mind to help lessen the load on the captains and coordinators. 🧵
The theme days/meet ups/et al are fun! I’m a fan… that said I have a few tips for folks to keep in mind to help lessen the load on the captains and coordinators. 🧵
First of all, we are here to picket. We can have fun while we are doing it but let’s remember why we’re here and to stay on message.
If your captains or coordinators ask you to do something or to help out, please do it.
If your captains or coordinators ask you to do something or to help out, please do it.
Those that are planning/hosting events — make sure you talk with the coordinators at those lots! Cannot emphasize this enough.
Do not drop an event on us and expect us to be able to accommodate you. We’re working with a finite amount of resources and a ton of generous donations.
Do not drop an event on us and expect us to be able to accommodate you. We’re working with a finite amount of resources and a ton of generous donations.
@DueDissidence #KshamaSawant @cmkshama of @wrkrsstrikeback & @SocialistAlt @profwolff @democracyatwrk @fightfor15 #EconomicUpdate #WorkersStrikeBack #RaiseTheWage #LivingWage #ThrivingWage #WorkersUnite #WorkersMemorialDay #RightToStrike #WorkerCooperatives #DemocratizeTheWorkplace #UnionStrong 
@DueDissidence @cmkshama @wrkrsstrikeback @SocialistAlt @profwolff @democracyatwrk @fightfor15 Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2023 aflcio.org/reports/death-… @AFLCIO #ProtectingAmericasWorkersAct #WorkersRights #WorkplaceSafety #RaiseTheWage #ThrivingWage #WorkersUnite #WorkersMemorialDay #RightToStrike #WorkerCooperatives #DemocratizeTheWorkplace #UnionStrong
PART II: AOC vs #KshamaSawant @cmkshama of @SocialistAlt and @wrkrsstrikeback: Who's The Real Socialist? @briebriejoy @BadFaithPod
@cmkshama @SocialistAlt @wrkrsstrikeback @briebriejoy @BadFaithPod AOC: “In Any Other Country, Joe Biden and I Would Not Be in the Same Party” pastemagazine.com/politics/alexa… @ShaneRyanHere @PasteMagazine
@SocialistAlt @wrkrsstrikeback @briebriejoy @BadFaithPod @ShaneRyanHere @PasteMagazine @POTUS @SenSanders @AOC @Ilhan @RepPressley @RepCori @RepBowman @RepJayapal @USProgressives Rail Workers Betrayed By Biden & The “Squad” socialistalternative.org/2022/12/02/rai… @cmkshama @SocialistAlt #Strikebreakers
Lee Saunders: People don't want us to understand our history or the importance of our history. To get to where you want to go, you have to understand where you've come from.
@AFSCME
@AFSCME
Lee Saunders: The history of civil rights is so important. The "I Am" story goes back to 1968 when sanitation workers weren't treated well despite providing a necessary service to the people of Memphis. (con't)
@AFSCME
@AFSCME
Lee Saunders: (con't) The city blocked sanitation workers' efforts to organize. Things came to a breaking point when two sanitation workers were crushed in the back of the truck when the crusher malfunctioned & crashed down on them, killing them. (con't)
@AFSCME
@AFSCME
GRATITUDE THREAD: Janet Protasiewicz (@janetforjustice) defeated Dan Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Democracy in Wisconsin, near death, can be reborn, and freedom can reemerge. Up and down the ballot, history changed. A note on what happened, and to thank those who did it: 1/
Let’s recognize the magnitude of what took place.
Conservatives have controlled Wisconsin’s Supreme Court for the last 15 years, turning our state’s highest judicial body into a third branch of the GOP-run legislature.
Conservatives have controlled Wisconsin’s Supreme Court for the last 15 years, turning our state’s highest judicial body into a third branch of the GOP-run legislature.
On Tuesday, that era ended. When Janet Protasiewicz is sworn into office on August 1, a new one dawns.
Not-so-fun fact: When nurses get sick or hurt on the job, we're not automatically eligible for #WorkersComp benefits. 😡
We often have to jump through hoops — while sick or hurt — to receive paid time off for work-related illnesses or injuries. (1/7)
nationalnursesunited.org/ca-frontline-h…
We often have to jump through hoops — while sick or hurt — to receive paid time off for work-related illnesses or injuries. (1/7)
nationalnursesunited.org/ca-frontline-h…
Disparities in our workers' comp system make it hard for nurses to get the job protections and timely care we need — and deserve — when we are injured on the job or fall ill to infectious disease, like Covid-19, MRSA, or hepatitis. (2/7)
In male-dominated public safety fields, a wide range of illnesses and injuries are presumed to stem from the job: everything from lower back pain to PTSD.
These workers are presumptively eligible for workers' comp, as they should be! But this is not the case for nurses. (3/7)
These workers are presumptively eligible for workers' comp, as they should be! But this is not the case for nurses. (3/7)
We have now moved into committee! SB23-111 is for #worker protections & makes sure that public employees can engage in the political process like everyone else
Public employees are nurses, teachers, public service workers & EMT drivers #copolitics
YES ON SB23-111 👨⚕️
Public employees are nurses, teachers, public service workers & EMT drivers #copolitics
YES ON SB23-111 👨⚕️
The right to strike for public employees is only possible after presenting to a board - there is not a avenue for public employees to #unionize or #organize if they think they need too
We are now hearing from a Nurse who tells us 'this impacts you all cause you seek health care'
We are now hearing from a Nurse who tells us 'this impacts you all cause you seek health care'
We have testimony from @DenverHealthMed worker - who says "you do not need a heart beat in a seat, you need a capable health care worker when you are seeking health care"
"we need to level the playing field between our bosses & unions" #copolitics
YES on SB23-111 🔥
"we need to level the playing field between our bosses & unions" #copolitics
YES on SB23-111 🔥
#WoodyHarrelson Calls #BigPharma a Cartel! Alexandra Pelosi Loves “Daddy” GW Bush! W/ #KshamaSawant @cmkshama of @wrkrsstrikeback & @SocialistAlt rumble.com/v2b70am-woody-… @jimmy_dore @miserablelib & @kurtmetzger #TheJimmyDoreShow
@cmkshama @SocialistAlt @jimmy_dore @miserablelib @kurtmetzger Workers Strike Back workersstrikeback.org @wrkrsstrikeback
@cmkshama @SocialistAlt @jimmy_dore @miserablelib @kurtmetzger @wrkrsstrikeback Workers Strike Back Demands: workersstrikeback.org/petition @wrkrsstrikeback
Here at #FairWorkweek hearing with sponsors starting us off strong - @SerenaForCO explains that single parents & working parents are left with a CPS call when they don't have predictable work schedules to pick their kids up
Unstable schedules impact 400k Coloradans #copolitics
Unstable schedules impact 400k Coloradans #copolitics
@SerenaForCO reminds us corporate lobbyists are out numbering us.
@EmilyForCO "We are here today to address unpredictable hours... which means unpredictable pay... 1/3rd of workers in Colorado who are in the most impacted sectors - couldn't cover an emergency" #copolitics
@EmilyForCO "We are here today to address unpredictable hours... which means unpredictable pay... 1/3rd of workers in Colorado who are in the most impacted sectors - couldn't cover an emergency" #copolitics
"we continue to create communities where workers can thrive... studies show that fair scheduling builds trust for employees and employers" #copolitics
"workers who have a say in their schedule are more productive" says @EmilyForCO
"workers who have a say in their schedule are more productive" says @EmilyForCO
Rick: Nikki Haley announced that on Feb 15 she'll announce she's running for Pres. The pie fight begins.
Doug Jones: I think a lot of Repub Pres. wannabes see Trump as a wounded animal. I think "pie fight" is being a little too gracious, Rick!
@DougJones
Doug Jones: I think a lot of Repub Pres. wannabes see Trump as a wounded animal. I think "pie fight" is being a little too gracious, Rick!
@DougJones
Doug Jones: Nikki Haley started out wanting to do her best for the people of SC but then became too entrenched in the Trump organization. She's trying to outdo DeSantis.
@DougJones
@DougJones
Doug Jones: This primary will be about division, about whipping up a base. Every candidate will talk about unifying the country but when you strip away those sound bites, you'll see culture wars coming out of nearly every GOP candidate.
@DougJones
@DougJones
Despite being exposed as members of the neo-nazi group Rose City Nationalists, UA 290 apprentices Zachary Lambert & Kurtis Jorgensen are still in the union. Zach was present at the Intel job site as recently as Friday.
Let's change this today.
🚨ACTION ITEMS BELOW🚨
Let's change this today.
🚨ACTION ITEMS BELOW🚨
Zach Lambert is open about his nazi beliefs, and is seen here at work with a phone case featuring a sonnenrad—a symbol regularly used by nazis—over a modified Northwest Territorial Imperative flag (more nazi stuff, check the link if you don't know)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest…
We've heard reports that Lou Christian—biz manager at UA 290—has been claiming there is no proof of Kurtis Jorgensen's involvement in Rose City Nationalists. Besides being confirmed in numerous ways, the tattoo match here is indisputable.
Last year was a productive writing year, and I also did a few interviews. #UnionYes #UnionStrong A summary:
An analysis of the wealth taken from the working class using a number of useful charts, for In These Times @inthesetimesmag, inthesetimes.com/article/build-…
A summary of the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee @organizeworkers in the @DemSocialists Socialist Forum, which was later reprinted in @jacobin, socialistforum.dsausa.org/issues/winter-…
Already quite an eventful week in the world of SBWU, with win after win & strike after strike rocking the nation! 🔥🔥🔥
In the midst of new stores filing and the 10th illegally fired partner being reinstated, our store suffered our most egregious unfair labor practice yet.
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In the midst of new stores filing and the 10th illegally fired partner being reinstated, our store suffered our most egregious unfair labor practice yet.
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On Tuesday, management pulled aside one of our partners & told him that he'd have to take off his union hat or be sent home to go change into more "work appropriate" attire.
Our partner invoked his Weingarten Rights, concerned he was being written up but his request was ignored.
Our partner invoked his Weingarten Rights, concerned he was being written up but his request was ignored.
The next day, management noticed that several more partners were wearing hats with the union logo on them.
It should be noted that there has NEVER been a customer complaint about these hats.
Our store is 💯 unanimous pro-union so no one working the floor was offended either.
It should be noted that there has NEVER been a customer complaint about these hats.
Our store is 💯 unanimous pro-union so no one working the floor was offended either.
So, you are following the #TrumpRally tweets. Hi. I live here. I work here. I love here in Rural and North East #Pennsylvania. We've knocked on 45k doors since March as @acttogethernepa.
The NY Times just said we are the center of political universe.
We know what do.
The NY Times just said we are the center of political universe.
We know what do.
We build people power to use people power by endorsing candidates like these leaders who will work so that all Americans have the tools and opportunities to realize their dreams.
actiontogethernepa.org
actiontogethernepa.org
Winning #elections is part of the long arc of work we are doing so that we have an #economy that works for all, communities that welcome any and a green Earth for everyone. We also have to rebuild a politics of people, of durable engagement, of forging resilient trust networks.
Solidarity with @seiuhcpa ! #UnionStrong
Today at 11 am, members of SEIU are going out on strike across PA. Below is a strike update from SEIU and links you can utilize to support healthcare workers in your community. There will be rallies across the state to kickoff the strike,
and you can use the tool below to find a picket line near you and show your support for the workers in your neighborhood.
There is also a vigil, organized by striking members, on Sunday at 5 pm in Wilkes Barre. We’re planning on traveling over to the vigil after the NEPA-Que
There is also a vigil, organized by striking members, on Sunday at 5 pm in Wilkes Barre. We’re planning on traveling over to the vigil after the NEPA-Que
We've shared our open letter to @1199SEIU below. I think @USDOL @SEIU @DemSocialists @WorkingFamilies should also be aware of this. I know this is the labor fight that we don't talk about - when our unions fail us in representation. But we need to start.
#BeBetter #UnionStrong #UnitedWeWin @ColumbiaSpec @C_AWDU @SW_Columbia @CPWUAW @columbiaydsa It's time we had the talk.
@labornotes @dnunion @nycDSA @NYCCouncil @NYCComptroller We are building coalitions but we need your might on our side.
Matías Vernengo: Inflation is at a 40-year high but compared to the rest of the world, it's not as bad. Prices for food & shelter are increasing here but not as high as in other countries.
@NakedKeynes @BucknellU
@NakedKeynes @BucknellU
Matías Vernengo: I just returned from Argentina; their inflation is 60-70% with projections of going as high as 90%. Globally, the US is by far in a relatively strong position.
@NakedKeynes @BucknellU
@NakedKeynes @BucknellU
Matías Vernengo: Even in a divided Congress, we should be hopeful abt the direction of the economy for working class ppl. There are good signs, even if things aren't rosy. I don't think Biden has gotten much credit for it.
Rick: He hasn't gotten any credit
@NakedKeynes @BucknellU
Rick: He hasn't gotten any credit
@NakedKeynes @BucknellU
Sally Hardin: I think we were feeling pretty despondent before the Inflation Reduction Act was passed, & now we can finally do something to address climate change.
@sallyahardin @AMProg @CAPaction
@sallyahardin @AMProg @CAPaction
Sally Hardin: The really exciting thing about this legislation is all the investments, creating jobs here at home, & help of nearly $2000 for families who choose to get EVs & switch to cleaner & more secure sources of energy like solar & wind.
@sallyahardin @AMProg @CAPaction
@sallyahardin @AMProg @CAPaction
Sally Hardin: EVs are still expensive because there aren't a whole lot of them avail. yet in the U.S. There are extra incentives for EVs built in the US by US workers, which is a win-win-win situation.
@sallyahardin @AMProg @CAPaction
@sallyahardin @AMProg @CAPaction
Doug Jones: I want to make sure people understand: There's nothing to indicate the Justice Dept is going after the former president; they're going after a potential crime.
@DougJones
@DougJones
Doug Jones: There was enough evidence that developed on a potential crime--we don't know what it is yet but there's talk of federal documents--and an agent put together the evidence in an affidavit. The info, incl probable cause, was taken to a judge. (con't)
@DougJones
@DougJones
Doug Jones: (con't) The DOJ couldn't do it on their own--they need approval from a separate branch of gov't. This is very serious. The gov't takes top secret documents very seriously; this could be an effort just to recover federal documents.
@DougJones
@DougJones
A lot of people don't seem to understand what we'd lose if we allow the tory government to scrap the HRA. So I have read it, so you don't have to. Here is a thread of what we'd lose...
#HRA #ToryLiars #ToryCriminalsUnfitToGovern #GetTheToriesOut
#HRA #ToryLiars #ToryCriminalsUnfitToGovern #GetTheToriesOut
1. The Right to Life:
'Everyone's right to life shall be protected by law.'
'Everyone's right to life shall be protected by law.'
2. Prohibition of Torture:
'No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment.'
'No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment.'
#BREAKING We are seeing exciting things for #RankedChoiceVoting, the labor movement, & ballot initiatives!! Thread of #DownBallotProgressives & causes #NotMeUs🔹 + some w/
🌻 @GreenPartyUS #MedicareForAll #UnionStrong #1u
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We, @TheRagtagBand stand behind @WholeWashington in efforts for #MedicareForAll in Washington & #ThroughTheStates! @RedBeretsM4All is fundraising for this initiative! #YesOn1471
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@umairh Raises great points.
But Medium is NO substitute for the egalitarian public platform Twitter has provided!
Medium’s paywall—and its requirement that posts be long form and “professional-caliber”—preclude its being a good communication or political organizing tool for us peons.
But Medium is NO substitute for the egalitarian public platform Twitter has provided!
Medium’s paywall—and its requirement that posts be long form and “professional-caliber”—preclude its being a good communication or political organizing tool for us peons.
@umairh Can just anyone post a 280-character comment or a 25-comment thread on Medium—for free?
Can everyone who wants to do so on a given day or in a given hour do so?
Can everyone who might want to read such things do so—for free?
If not “yes” to all three, then no dice.
Can everyone who wants to do so on a given day or in a given hour do so?
Can everyone who might want to read such things do so—for free?
If not “yes” to all three, then no dice.
