Berkeley Tenants Union - Yes on Prop 50
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We defend and advance tenants’ rights through grassroots organizing, outreach, and policy advocacy. Housing must be for people, not profit. berkeleytenants.org #RentControl #SHIMBY
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![RENTER IN BERKELEY?
LANDLORD PROBLEMS?
UNIONIZE YOUR BUILDING
(AND HELP OTHERS UNIONIZE THEIRS)
FOR SUPPORT OR TO JOIN THE TASKFORCE
Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force Interest Form:
unionize.berkeleytenants.org
THE BERKELEY TENANT ORGANIZING TASK FORCE IS A PROJECT OF THE BERKELEY TENANTS UNION, EAST BAY DSA, AND THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER LUNAPARRA, DEDICATED TO ASSISTING TENANTS IN ORGANIZING TENANT UNIONS UNDER MEASURE BB.
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Unable to pay your rent or having trouble with your landlord? Unionize!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!
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Don't let the Starbucks ads during the Thanksgiving parade distract from the fact that workers are on strike right now.
Solidarity to our striking baristas in Atlanta, GA! We're 15 days into our national ULP strike 💪
Baristas are on strike in over 65 cities, demanding: higher pay, better hours, & an end to union busting. Until Starbucks brings us NEW proposals, you’ll see us on the picket line. #NoContractNoCoffee
Baristas are on strike in over 65 cities, demanding: higher pay, better hours, & an end to union busting. Until Starbucks brings us NEW proposals, you’ll see us on the picket line. #NoContractNoCoffee
November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Don't let the Starbucks ads during the Thanksgiving parade distract from the fact that workers are on strike right now.
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Say it with us 🗣️: What's disgusting? Union busting!
We're FOURTEEN DAYS into our national ULP strike. Thousands of workers in over 65 cities are out on strike, and this is just the beginning. #nocontractnocoffee
We're FOURTEEN DAYS into our national ULP strike. Thousands of workers in over 65 cities are out on strike, and this is just the beginning. #nocontractnocoffee
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Say it with us 🗣️: What's disgusting? Union busting!
We're FOURTEEN DAYS into our national ULP strike. Thousands of workers in over 65 cities are out on strike, and this is just the beginning. #nocontractnocoffee
We're FOURTEEN DAYS into our national ULP strike. Thousands of workers in over 65 cities are out on strike, and this is just the beginning. #nocontractnocoffee
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RealPage allegedly helped landlords price-fix and jack up the cost of rent.
Instead of cracking down, Trump's Justice Department struck a “deal” that lets them continue to rip off renters.
Is that the art of the deal or a sham? RealPage called it "an endorsement."
Instead of cracking down, Trump's Justice Department struck a “deal” that lets them continue to rip off renters.
Is that the art of the deal or a sham? RealPage called it "an endorsement."
Justice Department to Settle Lawsuit Over Apartment Rental Pricing
The case had alleged that RealPage’s software allowed landlords to unfairly coordinate prices.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
RealPage allegedly helped landlords price-fix and jack up the cost of rent.
Instead of cracking down, Trump's Justice Department struck a “deal” that lets them continue to rip off renters.
Is that the art of the deal or a sham? RealPage called it "an endorsement."
Instead of cracking down, Trump's Justice Department struck a “deal” that lets them continue to rip off renters.
Is that the art of the deal or a sham? RealPage called it "an endorsement."
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Tenants are powerful! A tenant union gives renters the collective strength to win safe homes, fair treatment, and accountability. Good for the tenants at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social!
www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025...
www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025...
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Tenants are powerful! A tenant union gives renters the collective strength to win safe homes, fair treatment, and accountability. Good for the tenants at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social!
www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025...
www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025...
""There needs to be much larger consequences, which is why it's so important for states and cities and also federal government to pass laws explicitly banning this practice and making sure there are significant penalties for these violations," [BTU Secretary Matthew] Lewis stated."
Berkeley properties managed by Greystar included in $7 million settlement over rent-fixing
America's largest landlord, Greystar, is facing consequences after the real estate giant was accused of colluding to increase rent prices in the Bay Area and in other states.
www.cbsnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
""There needs to be much larger consequences, which is why it's so important for states and cities and also federal government to pass laws explicitly banning this practice and making sure there are significant penalties for these violations," [BTU Secretary Matthew] Lewis stated."
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Join us November 16 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also go over the process for our upcoming Steering Committee elections, and more!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Join us November 16 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also go over the process for our upcoming Steering Committee elections, and more!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Join us November 16 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also go over the process for our upcoming Steering Committee elections, and more!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Join us November 16 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also go over the process for our upcoming Steering Committee elections, and more!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you November 16 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
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Tenants in Santa Cruz are stepping up! Santa Cruz County Renters Union is urging renters across the county to join together, share power, and stand strong against neglect, rent hikes, and unfair treatment. 💪
santacruzlocal.org/2025/10/24/s...
santacruzlocal.org/2025/10/24/s...
October 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Tenants in Santa Cruz are stepping up! Santa Cruz County Renters Union is urging renters across the county to join together, share power, and stand strong against neglect, rent hikes, and unfair treatment. 💪
santacruzlocal.org/2025/10/24/s...
santacruzlocal.org/2025/10/24/s...
Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is FRIDAY, November 14 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this Sunday, November 9 (i.e. FIVE days beforehand).
Berkeley Tenants Union November 14, 2025 Counseling Clinic Intake
**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email [email protected] with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out...
clinic.berkeleytenants.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is FRIDAY, November 14 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this Sunday, November 9 (i.e. FIVE days beforehand).
Vote YES on Prop 50 by Tuesday to defend democracy and affordable housing!
![[BTU's Logo]
TENANT PROTECTIONS • RENT CONTROL • AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Berkeley Tenants Union
ALL US CITIZENS WHO WILL BE 18 BY NOVEMBER 4 ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
Vote Yes on Prop 50
Defend Democracy & Affordable Housing
Prop 50 is endorsed by
[Logos of the ASUC, the Cal Berkeley Democrats BTU, the California Working Families Party, UAW 4811, and California DSA]
Register and vote away by Tuesday at either of these locations
YWCA Berkeley
2600 Bancroft Way (corner of Bowditch)
Eshleman Hall - UCB Public Service Center
2465 Bancroft Way #218
• Saturday through Monday: 9am - 5pm
• Tuesday 11/4 (Election Day): 7am - 8pm
Habitability problems in your housing?
• Showers too hot or too cold?
• Thermostats not working?
• Not enough laundry machines?
• Maintenance problems? Roaches?
• Ongoing construction? Elevators not working?
BTU can help you with habitability and other tenant issues!
Contact us at info@berkeleytenants.org
berkeleytenants.org
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November 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Vote YES on Prop 50 by Tuesday to defend democracy and affordable housing!
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The fact that some of the companies who run the games industry are fighting so hard to stop unionization just proves how much power the workers have when they stand together. This disgusting action only delays the inevitable; solidarity will win.
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The fact that some of the companies who run the games industry are fighting so hard to stop unionization just proves how much power the workers have when they stand together. This disgusting action only delays the inevitable; solidarity will win.
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The Abundance Network, the Loren Taylor money funnel funded by Jesse Pollack, the OPOA, and the Dreyfuss/Abid money network, gave the last of its funds, 15K, to Scott Wiener.
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Abundance Network, the Loren Taylor money funnel funded by Jesse Pollack, the OPOA, and the Dreyfuss/Abid money network, gave the last of its funds, 15K, to Scott Wiener.
Vote YES on Prop 50 by November 4 to defend democracy and affordable housing!
![[Logo of the Berkeley Tenants Union]
TENANT PROTECTIONS • RENT CONTROL • AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Berkeley Tenants Union
ALL US CITIZENS WHO WILL BE 18 BY NOVEMBER 4 ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
Vote Yes on Prop 50
Defend Democracy & Affordable Housing
Prop 50 is endorsed by
[Logos of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), the Berkeley Tenants Union (BTU), UAW 4811, the Cal Berkeley Democrats, and the California Democratic Socialists of America (California DSA))
VOTE BY MAIL OR IN PERSON BY TUES. NOV. 4, 2025
Same day registration & voting is available on and near campus at:
YWCA Berkeley
2600 Bancroft Way (corner of Bowditch)
Oct 25 - Nov 3, 9am-5pm
Nov 4, 7am-8pm
Eshleman Hall - UCB Public Service Center
2465 Bancroft Way #218
Nov 1 - Nov 3, 9am-5pm
Nov 4, 7am-8pm
Habitability problems in your housing?
• Showers too hot or too cold?
• Thermostats not working?
• Not enough laundry machines?
• Maintenance problems? Roaches?
• Ongoing construction? Elevators not working?
BTU can help you with habitability and other tenant issues!
Contact us at info@berkeleytenants.org
www.berkeleytenants.org
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October 28, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Vote YES on Prop 50 by November 4 to defend democracy and affordable housing!
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Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting! We'll hear updates from the Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force, plan our canvasses in support of AB 1157, and more!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
October 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting! We'll hear updates from the Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force, plan our canvasses in support of AB 1157, and more!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is THURSDAY, October 23 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this SUNDAY, October 19 (i.e. four days beforehand).
Berkeley Tenants Union October 23, 2025 Counseling Clinic Intake
**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email [email protected] with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out...
clinic.berkeleytenants.org
October 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is THURSDAY, October 23 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this SUNDAY, October 19 (i.e. four days beforehand).
Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting! We'll hear updates from the Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force, plan our canvasses in support of AB 1157, and more!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
October 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Join us this Sunday for our next membership meeting! We'll hear updates from the Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force, plan our canvasses in support of AB 1157, and more!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you Sunday at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
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These headlines are a few hours apart.
Abundance!
Abundance!
October 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
These headlines are a few hours apart.
Abundance!
Abundance!
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Academic workers from the AAUP and AFT won a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's actions against noncitizen students and faculty for pro-Palestine speech.
The case underscores the power of unions to resist authoritarianism and shows workers' rights = civil rights = immigrant rights 🧵
The case underscores the power of unions to resist authoritarianism and shows workers' rights = civil rights = immigrant rights 🧵
Judge Young (a Reagan appointee) ruled in favor of the AAUP/AFT and against Trump for punishing immigrant students for pro-Palestine speech.
His decision remarks that the government's campaign goes "beyond its closest analogues in the Red Scare."
Here's how he starts the decision off:
His decision remarks that the government's campaign goes "beyond its closest analogues in the Red Scare."
Here's how he starts the decision off:
September 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Academic workers from the AAUP and AFT won a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's actions against noncitizen students and faculty for pro-Palestine speech.
The case underscores the power of unions to resist authoritarianism and shows workers' rights = civil rights = immigrant rights 🧵
The case underscores the power of unions to resist authoritarianism and shows workers' rights = civil rights = immigrant rights 🧵
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Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is TUESDAY, September 30 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this FRIDAY, September 26 (i.e. FOUR days beforehand).
Berkeley Tenants Union September 30, 2025 Counseling Clinic Intake
**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email [email protected] with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out...
docs.google.com
September 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is TUESDAY, September 30 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this FRIDAY, September 26 (i.e. FOUR days beforehand).
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Housing justice is global. Senators report Israel is destroying Palestinian homes to force families out—ethnic cleansing by another name. Just like tenants everywhere, Palestinians deserve safe, stable homes.
truthout.org/articles/sen...
truthout.org/articles/sen...
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Housing justice is global. Senators report Israel is destroying Palestinian homes to force families out—ethnic cleansing by another name. Just like tenants everywhere, Palestinians deserve safe, stable homes.
truthout.org/articles/sen...
truthout.org/articles/sen...
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To clear up some confusion we've been hearing: Saikat Chakrabarti is not a DSA SF member, doesn't identify as a socialist, and is not endorsed by our chapter. He has even donated to corporate-backed candidates, including to help defeat our member @deanpreston.bsky.social 1/2
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August 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
To clear up some confusion we've been hearing: Saikat Chakrabarti is not a DSA SF member, doesn't identify as a socialist, and is not endorsed by our chapter. He has even donated to corporate-backed candidates, including to help defeat our member @deanpreston.bsky.social 1/2
x.com/briebriejoy/...
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Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is TUESDAY, September 30 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this FRIDAY, September 26 (i.e. FOUR days beforehand).
Berkeley Tenants Union September 30, 2025 Counseling Clinic Intake
**If your landlord threatens to evict you for ANY reason, immediately email [email protected] with the subject line "I AM BEING EVICTED" so we can provide you help ASAP. (California tenants out...
docs.google.com
September 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Are you unable to pay rent or having trouble with your landlord? Our next FREE counseling clinic with tenant attorneys for East Bay tenants is TUESDAY, September 30 at 3-5pm! The sign-up deadline is this FRIDAY, September 26 (i.e. FOUR days beforehand).
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Join us September 21 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also discuss our proposed ballot measure to tax landlords to fund social housing, vote on whether to endorse Prop 50, and more!
We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
September 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Join us September 21 to learn how to form a tenant union! We’ll also discuss our proposed ballot measure to tax landlords to fund social housing, vote on whether to endorse Prop 50, and more!
We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
We hope to see you September 21 at Grassroots House. Berkeley tenants unite!
Unable to pay your rent or having trouble with your landlord? Unionize!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!
September 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Unable to pay your rent or having trouble with your landlord? Unionize!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!
Most Berkeley tenants now have a legally-enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord! Go to unionize.berkeleytenants.org to start organizing with BTU and form your official tenant union!