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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Nov 16

This is my local.

Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · Nov 15

✋ Present!

Hamtramck Federation of Teachers (AFT Local 1052) is the union representing teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff working for Hamtramck Public Schools in Hamtramck, Michigan. We'll share updates for our members and the public.

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 3d

I love my union and our members.

Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 3d

HFT members had a busy week! On Wednesday, we participated in the Hamtramck Recreation Dept Trunk or Treat event, passing out books and donated food to the community. On Halloween, members showed off their creative side with some fun costumes!

HFT members distributing books and food during a trunk or treat event

Community members participating in trunk or treat

Teachers dressed as school supplies and other fun costumes

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 3d

That's not a dog whistle, that's an air horn.

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 4d

He has Kash Patel eyes. Eww

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 8d

Detroiters - let your friends know about this Detroit farmer. Maybe send some money his way to help cover his costs.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 8d

The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow

'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'

As SNAP benefits come under threat, a Detroit farmer is stepping up to help fill the void

The federal shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Urban farmers like Travis Peters are stepping up to ensure their communities can eat.

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 9d

The optics will be worse if mobile food pantries set up in front of the demolition site that was the East Wing.

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 10d

Next Saturday's dinner is sorted.

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 11d

The Dodgers are a great team, but can we get behind the Blue Jays so the winner does not visit the White House?

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 11d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCRv...

Richard Spencer's Perfect Punch (New Order mashup)

YouTube video by Fat Matt Chumley (Fat Lazy Badger)

www.youtube.com

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 12d

1.4 Michigan residents rely on SNAP.

www.abc12.com/news/state/m...

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations to HFT Local 1052 for 75 years as a labor union!

In recognition of this, AFT Michigan President Terrence Martin presented us with a commemorative prism 🤝

Here's to 75 more!

@aft.org

Terrence Martin presenting HFT President Ruth a commemorative prism

A commemorative prism acknowledging HFTs 75 years

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 15d

I've missed something. What has Spotify done?

Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 15d

What are good Spotify alternatives and preferably ones that let me port my playlists and library.

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 18d

Friends. You already know that you don't need all that stuff you order from Amazon. You can slowly wean yourself from Prime. I believe in you.

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 18d

GET RID OF YOUR RING CAMERAS www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Amazon’s Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police

Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."

www.yahoo.com

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 19d

Worm-brain & buddies never talk about studies that suggest that older fathers might have a role in the development of autism. Probably because they want to keep raping young girls.

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 22d

This is going to be so much fun! I need some costume ideas. #CommunityIsOurSuperPower #AFT

Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 22d

HFT will be at this event at Zussman Park with sweets and books!

See flyer or alt text for details!

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 22d

I spent the weekend with other AFT members talking about the threat to our democratic values. We're ready to stand up and fight back.

AFT @aft.org · Sep 23

New issue of #AmericanEducator out now!
Inside: @rweingarten.bsky.social on why fascists fear teachers, @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social on defending democracy from authoritarianism, Oscar Westlund on combating disinformation, & members’ stories of standing up to Trump's cuts.

➡️ www.aft.org/ae/fall2025

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Oct 4

I just can't...

CNN @cnn.com · Oct 4

They’re questions that could be asked of any number of President Donald Trump’s social media posts: Was he telling the truth before? Did he just not understand that thing that he said earlier? Is he just trolling all of us? | Analysis

Analysis: Trump is finally ready to talk about Project 2025 | CNN Politics

They’re questions that could be asked of any number of President Donald Trump’s social media posts:

www.cnn.com

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Sep 21

Totally normal Christian stuff to say.

Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · Sep 20

Charlie Kirk Sept 27 2024: "Just so we're clear, the Haitians that are in Huntsville that are raping your women and hunting you down at night - it's only gonna get worse - unless Donald Trump wins
There will be hundreds of thousands of Haitians brought into Alabama and they will become your masters"

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Sep 19

Ouch

Dave Lee @davelee.me · Sep 19

Dutch late night TV has its take

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · Sep 18

Becoming increasingly clear we’re gonna have to build a parallel infrastructure for all the media we really love. The reason all of this is happening under the color of law is hyperconsolidation, dissent being traded straight up for merger approval, or fear of harassment.

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Sep 16

The caption says that attendees condemned all political violence. Did the reporter ask anyone about their views on January 6?

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Sep 14

This is a way more complete take-down of the Debate Me Bro trash than my thread this morning.

Mike the Mad Biologist and Tsar of All the Antifas @mikethemadbiol.bsky.social · Sep 13

One thing that I think some not-youngs forget (and is different from 20 years ago) is that Kirk used his ‘debates’ to generate video that could go viral and, to use an old phrase, catapult the propaganda. His debates weren’t in any way, shape, or form educational.

Mike the Mad Biologist and Tsar of All the Antifas @mikethemadbiol.bsky.social · Sep 13

When Charlie Kirk, who put together lists of professors he didn't like so people could target & harass them, used the phrase "free speech", he used it in the same way creationists use "teach the controversy." For Kirk, it was just another way to bludgeon the left and also to promote his propaganda.

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Sep 14

We will get out of this mess by making community, not debating for clicks.

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Sep 14

Maybe mentoring younger students is your jam. Maybe beautifying your community. Bake something and share it with your neighbors. Invite your friends to join you. Share those experiences on social media – not for clout but as an update on your life.

Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Sep 14

Social justice organizations are always looking for more comrades to help. If you’re in a union, go to the meetings and volunteer to do one thing this year. Is there a food bank in your town? On your campus? Stop by and ask when they need volunteers.

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · Sep 14

We drop trolling & Debate Me.

Instead, we go find an organization that's doing the work that we think is important & we ask how can we help. We make community with people who are on the ground helping make a more just world & we become one of those people on the ground making a more just world.