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makencwork.bsky.social @makencwork.bsky.social · 1d

Every day, it seems like more headlines come in about actions the federal government is taking. But the elephant in the room… or rather, in the workplace, at the check-out line, or at the back of the classroom is…

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makencwork.bsky.social @makencwork.bsky.social · 4d

Cuts to education and to federal programs like Medicaid, which provide much-needed funding for K-12 schools, will leave teachers and staff less able to meet the needs of their students.

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makencwork.bsky.social @makencwork.bsky.social · 8d

The cuts to federal agencies have left thousands of workers in the Triangle uncertain about how they will pay their bills, at the same time as the cost of living continues to go up for all of us.

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Sep 9

You can continue to support Luis by donating to his Legal Defense and Support Fund at tiny.cc/luissupportfund. For Luis and for the millions of immigrants that live and work in our communities, la lucha sigue.

Donate to Luis Legal Defense & Support Fund , organized by Michael Ramos

Luis Legal Defense & Support Fund Luis has helped thousands of Duke University stud… Michael Ramos needs your support for Luis Legal Defense & Support Fund

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Sep 9

because we know that a mass deportation agenda will not be good for people in our state, including the very politicians and employers that champion North Carolina as the best state for business.

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Sep 9

We will continue to fight for the rights of workers like Luis, alongside elected leaders and community members,

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yesterday, September 8th, TPS expired for over 50,000 Hondurans who were covered under TPS, including Luis.

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Last Thursday, we joined Luis alongside members of the Duke community and Representatives Marcia Morey and Maria Cervania in calling on Republican leaders to take action to protect workers like Luis.

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 27

🔗 You can join us in standing with Luis and other workers affected by the federal government’s action on TPS by going to tiny.cc/standwithluis

Stand with Luis

Luis Alonso Juarez, a beloved Duke Transit driver, will be fired from Duke on September 8 and lose his work permit unless the Trump Administration restores his TPS status or grants Deferred Enforced D...

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚐 And you can come with us on September 4th at 8 AM. We will be taking a charter bus with Luis to the North Carolina General Assembly where we will call on Sen. Ted Budd and other legislators to take action to defend workers like Luis in our communities.

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚌 YOU can support by riding Luis’s bus, the C1, every day from 7:30 AM-2:30 PM and posting a video to social media to share the good vibes and invite your friends to join us in standing with Luis!

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 27

✊🏽 After Duke University threatened Luis with retaliatory action if we hosted a press conference at his bus stop yesterday, he spoke alongside supporters on 9th Street on the need to take action to ensure that he and workers like him can continue to be part of the community at Duke and beyond.

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 26

✍🏽 Like sending a letter to demand Sen. Ted Budd take action so that Luis does not lose his status

🚏or riding the C1 line this week with a friend and listen to his great music

📹and going Live on social media to share his story and asking everyone you know to join him September 4th

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚐You can stand with Luis by joining us as we take a bus to Sen. Ted Budd’s office and the North Carolina General Assembly next Thursday, September 4th at 8 AM.

🧑🏽‍💻You can sign up to join our Ride-Along by going to tiny.cc/standwithluis where you will also find other ways you can stand with Luis

Stand with Luis

Luis Alonso Juarez, a beloved Duke Transit driver, will be fired from Duke on September 8 and lose his work permit unless the Trump Administration restores his TPS status or grants Deferred Enforced D...

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 26

Luis is a beloved member of the Duke community and after nearly 20 years with the university he’s at risk of losing his job along with his TPS status.

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 21

🥳Write CHICHARRÓN in the comments if we'll see you at one of our 4th Amendment Workplace Celebrations! Come celebrate with us and learn how you can get involved in what Siembra is doing with the community!

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 6

Go to bit.ly/stopavelo to learn how you can take action today!

National Organizing Toolkit: Stop Avelo Abduction Air

Avelo is the only known commercial carrier taking ICE deportation flights. Together, we can force them to drop the contract. Here’s what you’ll find in this toolkit to help you organize locally so w...

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Aug 6

Communities all across the country are taking action against Avelo and we need you to join us! By fighting Avelo, we’re showing we can take down those who look to profit off harming our people. We’re showing what’s possible when we organize together.

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌱💖 Join us in charting a course toward OUR future! Visit siembranc.org/volunteer to get connected

Volunteer

Join Siembra in the fight against ICE, abusive employers and landlords, discrimination and criminalization of the Latinx community in North Carolina.

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Siembra NC @siembranc.bsky.social · Jul 30

✨👩🏽‍🎤Yesterday, we delivered a message from the future to our state legislatures. Even though the Governor’s veto of HB 318 was overridden, a beautiful future is still possible for us. We’re going to keep working together and building power.