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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 20h

In Santa Clara County, we’re also proud to support YES on Measure A. Federal cuts threaten Santa Clara’s emergency rooms and health services. Measure A is our community’s lifeline to fight back and save our local hospitals. 🏥

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 20h

With a vote YES on Prop 50, CA voters have the opportunity to fight back against the Republican cuts to healthcare, the rising cost of living under tariffs, and the cruel abductions and forced removals of immigrants. Prop 50 is a direct response to the power grab orchestrated by Donald Trump. 🥊

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 20h

From San Francisco to San Jose, Oakland to Contra Costa County, IFPTE Local 21 union members say: Vote YES on Prop 50! Vote early and vote-by-mail by Tuesday, November 4th. 🗳️

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 1d

"Whether this Administration likes it or not, immigrants in this country are entitled to due process. When they don't get a fair shake from an independent judge in immigration court, they're being denied due process." — Matt Biggs, President of IFPTE @ifpte.bsky.social

Video Firings of immigration judges are 'politically motivated': Union president

IFPTE union president Matt Biggs discusses the impact that the Trump administration's firing of immigration judges is having on the court system.

abcnews.go.com

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 2d

Our public services, our democracy, and our housing are in crisis. And Airbnb is a big part of the problem. Until Airbnb stops their greed, we’re booking elsewhere!

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California Federation of Labor Unions @californialabor.bsky.social · 3d

In ONE night, California union members called more than 100,000 voters to tell them about the importance of voting YES ON PROP 50! Next week, we're going to shatter that record - stay tuned. 🔥 #YesonProp50 #UnionStrong

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 2d

Anna Krasner, a member of the steering committee for Indivisible SF, had suggestions for Gebbia: “Re-examine your heart, pay your taxes, contribute to this community, and uplift our immigrants and our workers.”
#BoycottAirbnb @indivisiblesf.bsky.social

Unions call for boycott of Airbnb, as company pursues $120M lawsuit against the city

Labor leaders and elected officials announced a boycott against Airbnb in an attempt to force the company to drop its lawsuit over $120 million in local taxes.

sfstandard.com

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 3d

Local 21’s Unit 6 Bargaining Team Member Desirea English gave public comment that summed up our message perfectly: we are committed to the fight to protect our critical public services and to secure a fair contract for Solano County workers. ✊

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 3d

In Solano County, we are nearing the end of our contracts and we are back in full force at the bargaining table. Our union coalition packed the chambers at yesterday’s board of supervisors meeting.

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California Federation of Labor Unions @californialabor.bsky.social · 10d

🚨🚨 ATTENTION @governor.ca.gov 🚨🚨
@californialabor.bsky.social sponsored #SB7 is sitting on your desk, awaiting your signature. This bill enacts common sense AI safeguards by making sure that human workers cannot be disciplined or fired by an algorithm. (1/6)

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 10d

October is Filipino American History Month! ✊

We’re proud to call the Filipino Cultural Heritage District home for our San Francisco union hall. We encourage you to check out a new exhibit at YBCA titled "MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy" ybca.org/event/makibaka-a-living-legacy

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 22d

IFPTE Local 21 proudly endorses Prop 50. If we don’t act now, federal cuts to our services and the attacks on our democracy are likely to become permanent. That’s why Local 21 members are going all in with our union siblings to say Yes to Prop 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. 🗳️

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 23d

We're feeling the energy and excited to continue building our power in the City and County of San Francisco. Workers over billionaires!

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 23d

This past month in CCSF, we held worksite meetings across the City, where we recapped our efforts from this year’s budget fight, what next year’s budget fight might look like, how Medicaid cuts will likely impact the City budget, and got feedback from our members on their thoughts on the use of AI.

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 23d

IFPTE Local 21 proudly endorses Measure A in Santa Clara County. Federal cuts threaten the county’s emergency rooms and health services.

Local 21 members are voting YES on Measure A to save our local hospitals. Vote YES on Measure A by Tuesday, November 4, 2025. 🗳️

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 24d

SOLANO COUNTY UNIONS IN THE NEWS 🗞️

“County workers are prepared to stand up for our community centers, our mental health services, and the residents we serve,” said IFPTE Local 21 bargaining team member and Solano County Mental Health Clinical Supervisor Christie Allan. #SolanoForAll

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 25d

Cuts to Medicaid in the big, ugly bill will rip away health care for millions of working families and their kids across the country.

Kids need access to health care more than giant corporations and billionaires need another tax break.

Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Were Aimed at ‘Able-Bodied Adults.’ Hospitals Say Kids Will Be Hurt. - KFF Health News

The GOP said its overhaul of Medicaid was aimed at reducing fraud and getting more adult beneficiaries to work. Among the likely side effects: fewer services and doctors for treating sick children.

kffhealthnews.org

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 25d

County workers are uniting to protect public services in the face of federal cuts. Providing high quality services remains our top priority as we fight for a fair contract!

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 25d

Today in Solano County: County Workers Launched our #SolanoForAll Bargaining Campaign! ✊📢

Our union coalition came together under one banner, “Solano for All” to launch a joint campaign as we kick off contract negotiations.

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · 26d

IFPTE Local 21 proudly celebrates the rich traditions, stories, and cultures that make up Hispanic/Latinx heritage.

Together, we honor the diversity that is a part of our collective strength. All humans have a right to migrate. All migrants have human rights.

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · Sep 9

If we don’t act now, the cuts to our services and the attacks on our democracy are likely to become permanent. Prop 50 is on the ballot this November. Vote YES! Sign up to volunteer: bit.ly/yeson50 🗳️

RSVP: Yes on Prop 50 Voter Outreach Sign-Up

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · Sep 9

This weekend across the Bay Area, we helped launch #YESonProp50, the Election Rigging Response Act, with @alameda_labor, @cclabor, @sflabor, and Bay Area working families!

We must defeat the #TrumpTakeover and defend our democracy.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Sep 8

We condemn the Supreme Court’s decision to allow federal agents to profile people based on how we look, the language we speak, and the type of work we do. This is a dangerous attack on workers’ freedoms in Los Angeles and across the country, and our solidarity will not waver!

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Alameda Labor Council Executive Committee congratulates the players of the Golden State Valkyries (@wgoldenstate.bsky.social) on a record-breaking season. 🏀💜💥

Now, it’s time to #PayThePlayers!

Alameda Labor Council and its members stand in solidarity with the WNBPA! ✊

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IFPTE Local 21 @ifpte21.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day!

Today Local 21 joined thousands of our union siblings in a march through San Francisco to stop the billionaire takeover of our democracy. ✊

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