Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

Yvonne Armstrong @1199pres.1199seiu.org · 23h

The Trump ‘Justice’ Dept’s indictment of @newyorkstateag.bsky.social is a blatant act of political retaliation. This is flagrant abuse of power and deeply alarming for our democracy. 1199SEIU healthcare workers stand with AG James as she defends herself against this outrageous political vendetta.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

2 7

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 23h

1199 healthcare workers stand with @newyorkstateag.bsky.social Tish James and the rule of law.

2 5

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 23h

1199 healthcare workers stand with you. ✊

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

4

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 1d

“We are nursing home, hospital, and homecare workers, pharmacists, clinical & lab workers. We are here to say: #HandsOffNYC! Hands off our healthcare! Hands off our rights!” -1199 Pres. Yvonne Armstrong at today’s launch event with 100+ NY unions and orgs. HandsOffNYC.com

1 8

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 2d

feeling at home within the @seiu.org API Caucus makes us happy ☺️ #APIPower #RootedInHeritage #RisingInPower ✊ @seiuhcmnia.bsky.social ✨

1 3

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

Airport Workers United @goodairports.bsky.social · 2d

They cut services for families, but fund raids, detention & massive tax cuts for big business. Enough.

On Oct 18, Black, brown, white and AAPI workers in their unions are fighting back & building power.

Take action: seiu.co/OCT18

#NoKings

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

seiu.co

1 3

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 7d

@mass.1199seiu.org ✊💜

1

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

AFT Massachusetts @aftmass.bsky.social · 7d

BTU retired school nurse Rosemary Connors spoke at today’s @raiseupma.bsky.social Corporate Fair Share press conference on behalf of the 25,000 AFT MA members who live and breathe the the frontline costs of the upcoming federal cuts brought on by the Big “Beautiful” Bill. (1/3)

1 2 3

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

AFT Massachusetts @aftmass.bsky.social · 7d

For years, MA has allowed multinational corporations to pocket $400M every year through tax loopholes—but we can protect MA students and families from the worst of the upcoming federal cuts by making corporations pay their fair share. (2/3)

1 1 2

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

AFT Massachusetts @aftmass.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to our partners from @raiseupma.bsky.social and our union siblings with @1199seiu.org, @seiu509.bsky.social, @massteacher.bsky.social, and MNA for turning out today, and to Senators Liz Miranda & Jason Lewis for and Rep. Carlos Gonzalez for always fighting for working people! (3/3)

1 2 2

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7d

On October 3rd, I’m asking you to register to vote.

zohranfornyc.com/register

240 4.8K 19K

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 8d

G'mar chatima tova 1199ers ✊💜💛

4

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 9d

"Think of the words of Dr. King from decades ago. He said, 'call it democracy or call it democratic socialism, there has to be a better distribution of wealth for all of God's children in this country,' and that's the heart of it." ✊

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 9d

Like Scandinavian...but brown.

5 120 800

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 9d

Today is our downstate listening tour! -- part of our unionwide effort to hear from each region and division about how we can be stronger together. We're turning union members' voices into victories y'all! ✊💜💛

1 2

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 9d

Yvonne Armstrong, @1199pres.1199seiu.org, released the following statement on the Federal Government Shutdown:

Full statement: digital.1199seiu.org/46yzR41

4 8

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

Rose Ryan @eroseryan.bsky.social · 9d

Make no mistake that these Republicansare—who firmly control of every branch of our federal govt—are raising healthcare costs & closing hospitals to further enrich billionaires. @1199SEIU.org caregivers will continue fighting for our patients & a govt that puts families over billionaires

1 2

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 10d

Last week, 1199ers joined the 25th Annual Brides’ March, with Assemblymembers Amanda Septimo and Al Taylor. Together they walked in white to honor Gladys Ricart, remember lives lost to DV, support survivors, and demand a future free from domestic and gender-based violence. 💜✊ #BridesMarch

1

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

1199SEIU New Jersey @nj.1199seiu.org · 10d

1199SEIU members! join us tonight at 7PM for an exclusive Zoom Town Hall with New Jersey Senator Cory Booker! On the eve of a possible government shutdown, hear the latest updates and how we’re fighting back against healthcare cuts. see u there ✊

📲 register here: digital.1199seiu.org/BookerTownhall

1 2

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 10d

👏 Shoutout to @mass.1199seiu.org member Marisa, winner of our recent PAC Sweepstakes! 🎉 She hit it out of the park at the Red Sox game ⚾ A big thank you to Marisa and all our PAC members who power our fight for healthcare and good jobs.

Stay tuned! There are more PAC sweepstakes are on the way! 💜✊

2

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 13d

This Wednesday, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social met with 1199ers at St. Barnabas during shift change. From keeping NY affordable, to safer commutes, to what free buses could mean in real life—this convo was all about making the city work for the people who keep it running.

1 3

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

1199SEIU New Jersey @nj.1199seiu.org · 14d

1199ers were hype to canvass for our endorsed candidate, Jake Ephros, for Jersey City Council Ward D! ✊ As a former organizer for our 1199SEIU NJ region, we know Jake lives and breathes Jersey. 💜 We must to elect leaders who understand the priorities of our communities and workers. 🗳️

A photo of 1199SEIU members with Jake Ephros, our endorsed candidate for Jersey City Council. They are wearing purple and gold union shirts and white Jake for JC shirts. They are holding Jake for JC posters.

1 1

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

1199SEIU New Jersey @nj.1199seiu.org · 14d

Join @1199seiu.org and the SEIU New Jersey State Council, along with community partners and elected officials, for the launch of our Weekend Warrior program with @mikiesherrill.bsky.social! ✊

📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET

📲 Sign up: digital.1199seiu.org/Sep27NJWWKic...

1 2 4

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

1199SEIU New Jersey @nj.1199seiu.org · 14d

We’ll kick off at 10:00 AM with a rally and live DJ, then canvass starting at 10:30 AM to get out the vote for our endorsed candidate, Mikie Sherrill. 🗳️

No experience needed—training, food, and water will be provided. 💪

📍 Location: East Orange City Hall, 44 City Hall Plz, East Orange, NJ 07018

1 3

Reposted by 1199SEIU💫

Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 15d

What an outpouring of New Yorkers joining together to protect our communities & say no to ICE. Marching around 26 Federal Plaza where so many are torn from their families.

@thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @1199seiu.org @indivisible.org @cwaunion.bsky.social @citizenactionny.org

2 56 160

1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 15d

This Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength and spirit that keeps our labor movement alive. Take this time to rest and recharge, because we’ll need to rise to keep fighting for a brighter future. ✊ #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth ✨

1 1