Julie A. Su
@juliesulabor.bsky.social
Former Acting US Labor Secretary for Biden-Harris. Former CA Labor Secretary. Lifelong civil rights & workers rights advocate.
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Kent Wong was uniquely able to bring both humility and grandeur, to mix authenticity with majesty…at events, in organizing campaigns, and in life. Because of him, we know what we need to do, even though it hurts. juliesulabor.substack.com/p/kent-wong-...
Kent Wong Power
As we began, we heard his voice, as we’d heard it over the decades. Rise up, rise unafraid. Rise up in spite of the ache.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kent Wong was uniquely able to bring both humility and grandeur, to mix authenticity with majesty…at events, in organizing campaigns, and in life. Because of him, we know what we need to do, even though it hurts. juliesulabor.substack.com/p/kent-wong-...
What a cruel, sick joke DOGE was. It took a chainsaw to people’s lives, cut services, killed jobs, and had to lie about how much money it saved. Now it’s over but the harm it caused isn’t.
“When this administration and Elon Musk talk about ‘efficiency,’ we should remember: workers die in the name of efficiency.”
–Former Acting Secretary of Labor @juliesulabor.bsky.social on DOGE’s devastating effects on the federal workforce and American workers
–Former Acting Secretary of Labor @juliesulabor.bsky.social on DOGE’s devastating effects on the federal workforce and American workers
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
What a cruel, sick joke DOGE was. It took a chainsaw to people’s lives, cut services, killed jobs, and had to lie about how much money it saved. Now it’s over but the harm it caused isn’t.
Affordability isn’t about a race to the bottom for cheap stuff and cheap labor. It’s about shared responsibility, corporate accountability, public investments in public goods, strong unions & workers with power, and jobs with dignity, security, and meaning.
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Affordability isn’t about a race to the bottom for cheap stuff and cheap labor. It’s about shared responsibility, corporate accountability, public investments in public goods, strong unions & workers with power, and jobs with dignity, security, and meaning.
Que gusto verte en Los Angeles, @yolandadiaz.bsky.social! With Labour Minister Diaz, we strengthened international efforts to combat worker abuse & misclassification, and addressed threats to worker safety that have no borders like heat and consolidation of power by multinational corporations.
Ha sido un placer volver a encontrarme con Julie Su, exSecretaria de Trabajo de EEUU, con la que continúo trabajando. Su defensa de los derechos laborales es un ejemplo.
En estos momentos de retrocesos y persecución sindical en el mundo, es clave seguir tejiendo alianzas.
En estos momentos de retrocesos y persecución sindical en el mundo, es clave seguir tejiendo alianzas.
November 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Que gusto verte en Los Angeles, @yolandadiaz.bsky.social! With Labour Minister Diaz, we strengthened international efforts to combat worker abuse & misclassification, and addressed threats to worker safety that have no borders like heat and consolidation of power by multinational corporations.
What an honor to do the first public talk at the James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center, the house that Kent Wong built, alongside the extraordinary Saba Waheed, the exact leader we need for the UCLA Labor Center.
On Tuesday, labor advocates and community members joined UCLA Labor Center director Saba Waheed in a conversation with former US Secretary of Labor Julie Su. 🔥
This timely discussion marks the first public talk held at the newly renovated James Lawson Worker Justice Center.
This timely discussion marks the first public talk held at the newly renovated James Lawson Worker Justice Center.
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
What an honor to do the first public talk at the James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center, the house that Kent Wong built, alongside the extraordinary Saba Waheed, the exact leader we need for the UCLA Labor Center.
Celebrating women apprentices shouldn’t just be a one-day thing so today, I’m saying to all the women apprentices out there CHANGING the world, BREAKING DOWN barriers, and BUILDING UP communities, I see you and am grateful to you.
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Celebrating women apprentices shouldn’t just be a one-day thing so today, I’m saying to all the women apprentices out there CHANGING the world, BREAKING DOWN barriers, and BUILDING UP communities, I see you and am grateful to you.
Atlanta is showing that at a time of relentless attacks by our own federal government on our nation’s cities, the workers, unions, mayors, and community leaders in Georgia continue to hold the line and even to advance it.
What Labor Leaders and Policymakers Can Learn from Georgia
Georgia labor leaders are used to fighting against the odds for workers' rights and racial justice.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Atlanta is showing that at a time of relentless attacks by our own federal government on our nation’s cities, the workers, unions, mayors, and community leaders in Georgia continue to hold the line and even to advance it.
As workers continue to lose ground in the face of relentless federal attacks, states can hold the line and even advance it. I joined EARNCon in New Orleans to unveil TCF’s State Playbook, written with Rachel West. These are high impact ideas where states are already leading and more can do so.
How States Can Lead the Way for Workers
A playbook for building fair pay, safe jobs, and worker power across the U.S.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:27 AM
As workers continue to lose ground in the face of relentless federal attacks, states can hold the line and even advance it. I joined EARNCon in New Orleans to unveil TCF’s State Playbook, written with Rachel West. These are high impact ideas where states are already leading and more can do so.
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More scenes from the @nationalnurses.bsky.social rally at University Medical Center New Orleans yesterday. There's still time today to show your support for nurses.
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
More scenes from the @nationalnurses.bsky.social rally at University Medical Center New Orleans yesterday. There's still time today to show your support for nurses.
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Former U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su stands with New Orleans nurses striking for nursing staff retention today!
When workers stand united, we’ll never be defeated!
When workers stand united, we’ll never be defeated!
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Former U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su stands with New Orleans nurses striking for nursing staff retention today!
When workers stand united, we’ll never be defeated!
When workers stand united, we’ll never be defeated!
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As Acting Sec. of Labor, @juliesulabor.bsky.social worked with local labor and community leaders to help build the Atlanta Good Jobs Alliance.
She recently returned to Atlanta for a listening session with @staceyabrams.com and the coalition to strategize for the road ahead. Here’s what we learned.
She recently returned to Atlanta for a listening session with @staceyabrams.com and the coalition to strategize for the road ahead. Here’s what we learned.
What Labor Leaders and Policymakers Can Learn from Georgia
Georgia’s workers, organizers, and labor leaders know what it’s like to live and work in a hostile political climate. They know the challenges of
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November 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
As Acting Sec. of Labor, @juliesulabor.bsky.social worked with local labor and community leaders to help build the Atlanta Good Jobs Alliance.
She recently returned to Atlanta for a listening session with @staceyabrams.com and the coalition to strategize for the road ahead. Here’s what we learned.
She recently returned to Atlanta for a listening session with @staceyabrams.com and the coalition to strategize for the road ahead. Here’s what we learned.
Will he allow the September jobs numbers to be released by BLS when shutdown ends? Asking for a friend.
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Will he allow the September jobs numbers to be released by BLS when shutdown ends? Asking for a friend.
Veterans always find ways to continue their service in our workplaces and our communities and we are the beneficiaries in so many ways. Thank you to all our veterans for everything you did and everything you do. #veteransday 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Veterans always find ways to continue their service in our workplaces and our communities and we are the beneficiaries in so many ways. Thank you to all our veterans for everything you did and everything you do. #veteransday 🇺🇸
A good time to remember that the flight attendant, TSA officer, counter and gate agent, baggage handler, airport janitor isn’t the reason your flight is delayed.
Be kind to them. Let them know you see them. And thank them for working under these circumstances.
Be kind to them. Let them know you see them. And thank them for working under these circumstances.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
A good time to remember that the flight attendant, TSA officer, counter and gate agent, baggage handler, airport janitor isn’t the reason your flight is delayed.
Be kind to them. Let them know you see them. And thank them for working under these circumstances.
Be kind to them. Let them know you see them. And thank them for working under these circumstances.
Thinking of Setti Warren, the first Black mayor elected in Newton, Massachusetts. Sending love to all who knew him.
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Thinking of Setti Warren, the first Black mayor elected in Newton, Massachusetts. Sending love to all who knew him.
We don’t have official jobs numbers this month because we are in the longest government shutdown ever but Trump doesn’t want these numbers out there anyway. #shutdown #JobsFriday
It's Jobs Day November 2025
We didn't get official jobs numbers, but we do have a picture of what’s happening with jobs in America and it’s not a pretty one.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We don’t have official jobs numbers this month because we are in the longest government shutdown ever but Trump doesn’t want these numbers out there anyway. #shutdown #JobsFriday
Omar Algeciras has spent his career at DOL making sure that workers get paid what they're owed. No worker should have to work without pay, but that's exactly what 700,000 federal workers have had to do for the last month.(🧵/1)
“It’s become out of control, and I really hope that this shutdown is a wake-up call of how bad things have gotten.”
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Workers decry Trump officials as ‘out of control’ as longest shutdown drags on
Key figures accused of harassment, bullying and attacks as US employees work without pay to keep services running
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November 7, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Omar Algeciras has spent his career at DOL making sure that workers get paid what they're owed. No worker should have to work without pay, but that's exactly what 700,000 federal workers have had to do for the last month.(🧵/1)
On Saturday I attended the celebration of life of my friend Howard Halm. I know he was a friend to many, so I'm sharing my thoughts and some memories. His life is woven into so many of the stories that define our community. I hope you'll tell yours too.
Remembering Howard Halm
When someone you love dies, it never feels real.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
On Saturday I attended the celebration of life of my friend Howard Halm. I know he was a friend to many, so I'm sharing my thoughts and some memories. His life is woven into so many of the stories that define our community. I hope you'll tell yours too.
They can’t destroy democracy when we the people defend it in the simplest but most profound way we have: by voting.
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
They can’t destroy democracy when we the people defend it in the simplest but most profound way we have: by voting.
Listen to @theameilee.bsky.social and @toddntucker.com talk about trade policy & what’s really at stake. It’s not just about stuff, it’s about people.
Trade isn’t just about goods—it’s about power.
@theameilee.bsky.social explains how ignoring labor rights in global trade fueled inequality and political instability, and why trade must start with workers, not corporations.
🎧 The last episode of our Trade series is live ➡️ buff.ly/WiTrMxA
@theameilee.bsky.social explains how ignoring labor rights in global trade fueled inequality and political instability, and why trade must start with workers, not corporations.
🎧 The last episode of our Trade series is live ➡️ buff.ly/WiTrMxA
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Listen to @theameilee.bsky.social and @toddntucker.com talk about trade policy & what’s really at stake. It’s not just about stuff, it’s about people.
A great read from Kelly Fay Rodriguez: cutting US support for labor rights around the globe is anti-American. It hurts workers at home and abroad. Gifted article at @foreignpolicy.com
Trump’s Anti-Worker Foreign Policy
By cutting U.S. support for labor rights around the globe, Washington is hurting workers at home and abroad.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A great read from Kelly Fay Rodriguez: cutting US support for labor rights around the globe is anti-American. It hurts workers at home and abroad. Gifted article at @foreignpolicy.com
In California, what we do affects the nation and often the world. In the 2024 presidential election, the people who didn’t vote brought about the outcome as much as those who did. Let’s show what happens when California shows up. #yeson50 #california
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
In California, what we do affects the nation and often the world. In the 2024 presidential election, the people who didn’t vote brought about the outcome as much as those who did. Let’s show what happens when California shows up. #yeson50 #california
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Black lung is still killing America’s coal miners. Last week, a group of black lung patients made the long journey to Washington D.C. with a simple plea for Trump’s Department of Labor: enforce the silica rule, and stop this plague.
My report for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
My report for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Trump Has Handed Coal Miners a “Death Sentence.” But They’re Not Going Without a Fight.
After the government betrayed them by refusing to enforce a crucial workplace health rule, a group of coal miners traveled to DC to put Trump on notice.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Black lung is still killing America’s coal miners. Last week, a group of black lung patients made the long journey to Washington D.C. with a simple plea for Trump’s Department of Labor: enforce the silica rule, and stop this plague.
My report for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
My report for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
David Huerta has always stood up for workers, immigrants, and justice — and now he’s being punished for it. His arrest isn’t justice, it’s intimidation. When we speak out, we take back power. Silencing truth-tellers won’t work if we all raise our voices.
#StandWithDavid #JusticeForAll #Solidarity
#StandWithDavid #JusticeForAll #Solidarity
October 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
David Huerta has always stood up for workers, immigrants, and justice — and now he’s being punished for it. His arrest isn’t justice, it’s intimidation. When we speak out, we take back power. Silencing truth-tellers won’t work if we all raise our voices.
#StandWithDavid #JusticeForAll #Solidarity
#StandWithDavid #JusticeForAll #Solidarity
