The Labor Force
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The Labor Force
@thelaborforce.bsky.social
Building worker power by uplifting campaigns across the U.S. labor movement. https://thelaborforce.org/
BIG NEWS: Blue Bottle Coffee baristas are ON STRIKE at all unionized locations (Bay Area & Boston stores). Keep the picket lines strong, donate to the strike fund! secure.actblue.com/donate/bbiun...
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
@bbiunion.bsky.social Blue Bottle baristas just voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike. The strike is coming...donate to the strike fund here (100% of funds will go to striking workers!): secure.actblue.com/donate/bbiun...
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Thank you for coming out to support workers fighting for a fair contract and end to union busting!

NEW YORK CITY IS A UNION TOWN 🗣️
My Transition Co-chair Lina Khan and First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan joined Starbucks workers on the picket line today because making NYC affordable means an end to unfair labor practices and a living wage for our workers. We are their partners in the fight to live in this city with dignity.
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
GRIND IT TO A HALT! #nocontractnocoffee
Alex Pearlman (Pearlmania500) is on the ground talking with workers who are escalating our ULP strike at Starbucks' largest regional distribution center! #NoContractNoCoffee
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Take action in solidarity with Starbucks baristas: join the call, get involved! bit.ly/4pbwwy7
On Thursday, Starbucks baristas in 40+ cities launched an open-ended, national ULP strike. Workers are putting it all on the line and need customers and allies to back them up!

Join striking baristas and community supporters building union power. RSVP now: bit.ly/4pbwwy7
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
@bbiunion.bsky.social baristas are fighting for a 1st contract with Blue Bottle, & they can't wait any longer for change. Right now, some baristas are having to sell blood plasma or live out of their cars to make ends meet. Help them win a living wage, sign today: bit.ly/nocontractno... #solidarity
October 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Today, unjust charges were filed against SEIU USWW President David Huerta, arrested while peacefully exercising his constitutional rights at an LA ICE raid.

SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.

Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"It feels terrible" --that's why we're raising funds to help federal workers cover their groceries >>> bit.ly/food4feds

so far, we've been absolutely humbled by the response and number of workers in need of support--please share this post and donate if you can!

www.npr.org/2025/10/11/n...
"It feels terrible." Federal worker's family tightens their belts as shutdown drags on
With no end in sight to the funding standoff, financial anxiety is growing. One single mom in Colorado raided her retirement savings to get through the shutdown.
www.npr.org
October 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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This FRIDAY come out & support #FEMA at our solidarity rally. Let’s send a message, hands off FEMA & more importantly support our FEMA workers who are tired & want to do their jobs effectively.

#FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally
October 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Spread the word: we are raising funds for grocery cards for federal workers. 100% of funds go to grocery cards. Contribute here: bit.ly/food4feds
October 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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The Senate held a hearing yesterday on the topic of Labor Law Reform. Some witnesses testified in favor of a bill that proposes to make first contracts easier to reach between unions and employers.

But hovering over this hearing was the NLRB and its staffing and funding crises.
October 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
And that's why Prime Day is the perfect time to stop clicking "add to cart" and support the workers organizing Amazon instead... bit.ly/primetimetoo...
Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...

-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
October 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It’s Day 6 of the shutdown and federal workers are fighting back against the Trump administration’s plans for illegal mass firings. If you can, contribute to the Federal Worker Defense Fund. Contribute and learn more here >>> bit.ly/fedsfightback
October 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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The raccoon pop didn’t survive DoorDash but made it to the goldenrods 🌾💛
@thelaborforce.bsky.social is protesting a bill hurting working people—act now before it melts away.

actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

#Starbucks #CakePop #RaccoonPop #Goldenrod #InequalityMedia
#EconomicJustice #NatureShot
October 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Thousands and thousands marching through Rome right now to say: Hands off the Flotilla. A whole day of action and general strike tomorrow.
October 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
no apologies needed, we are here for your venting!
Our apologies for venting so much, things have just gotten absolutely ridiculous.
October 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Starbucks unions are practicing picketing as the company abuses its workers and denies them a fair contract.

This is your reminder to not cross a picket line and support workers!

NO CONTRACT, NO COFFEE.
September 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
and if you have to strike, we'll be standing with you!
BREAKING: Starbucks workers in Seattle are participating in a practice picket outside of the Starbucks Roastery, the company's flagship store.

Starbucks is still failing to finalize fair union contracts. Baristas don't want to strike... but if they have to, they're ready. ✊🔥
September 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Remember: The GOP’s nonsensical culture wars are meant to distract you from corporate corruption and plunder. [Cartoon by Jace Avery]
September 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Joint statement from Hollywood labor unions (including my parent union, IATSE)
September 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM