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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 10h

feeling at home within the @seiu.org API Caucus makes us happy ☺️ #APIPower #RootedInHeritage #RisingInPower ✊ @seiuhcmnia.bsky.social ✨

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Airport Workers United @goodairports.bsky.social · 11h

They cut services for families, but fund raids, detention & massive tax cuts for big business. Enough.

On Oct 18, Black, brown, white and AAPI workers in their unions are fighting back & building power.

Take action: seiu.co/OCT18

#NoKings

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

seiu.co

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 5d

@mass.1199seiu.org ✊💜

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AFT Massachusetts @aftmass.bsky.social · 5d

BTU retired school nurse Rosemary Connors spoke at today’s @raiseupma.bsky.social Corporate Fair Share press conference on behalf of the 25,000 AFT MA members who live and breathe the the frontline costs of the upcoming federal cuts brought on by the Big “Beautiful” Bill. (1/3)

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AFT Massachusetts @aftmass.bsky.social · 5d

For years, MA has allowed multinational corporations to pocket $400M every year through tax loopholes—but we can protect MA students and families from the worst of the upcoming federal cuts by making corporations pay their fair share. (2/3)

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AFT Massachusetts @aftmass.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks to our partners from @raiseupma.bsky.social and our union siblings with @1199seiu.org, @seiu509.bsky.social, @massteacher.bsky.social, and MNA for turning out today, and to Senators Liz Miranda & Jason Lewis for and Rep. Carlos Gonzalez for always fighting for working people! (3/3)

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 5d

On October 3rd, I’m asking you to register to vote.

zohranfornyc.com/register

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 7d

G'mar chatima tova 1199ers ✊💜💛

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 7d

"Think of the words of Dr. King from decades ago. He said, 'call it democracy or call it democratic socialism, there has to be a better distribution of wealth for all of God's children in this country,' and that's the heart of it." ✊

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7d

Like Scandinavian...but brown.

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 7d

Today is our downstate listening tour! -- part of our unionwide effort to hear from each region and division about how we can be stronger together. We're turning union members' voices into victories y'all! ✊💜💛

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 7d

Yvonne Armstrong, @1199pres.1199seiu.org, released the following statement on the Federal Government Shutdown:

Full statement: digital.1199seiu.org/46yzR41

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Rose Ryan @eroseryan.bsky.social · 7d

Make no mistake that these Republicansare—who firmly control of every branch of our federal govt—are raising healthcare costs & closing hospitals to further enrich billionaires. @1199SEIU.org caregivers will continue fighting for our patients & a govt that puts families over billionaires

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 8d

Last week, 1199ers joined the 25th Annual Brides’ March, with Assemblymembers Amanda Septimo and Al Taylor. Together they walked in white to honor Gladys Ricart, remember lives lost to DV, support survivors, and demand a future free from domestic and gender-based violence. 💜✊ #BridesMarch

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1199SEIU New Jersey @nj.1199seiu.org · 8d

1199SEIU members! join us tonight at 7PM for an exclusive Zoom Town Hall with New Jersey Senator Cory Booker! On the eve of a possible government shutdown, hear the latest updates and how we’re fighting back against healthcare cuts. see u there ✊

📲 register here: digital.1199seiu.org/BookerTownhall

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 8d

👏 Shoutout to @mass.1199seiu.org member Marisa, winner of our recent PAC Sweepstakes! 🎉 She hit it out of the park at the Red Sox game ⚾ A big thank you to Marisa and all our PAC members who power our fight for healthcare and good jobs.

Stay tuned! There are more PAC sweepstakes are on the way! 💜✊

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 11d

This Wednesday, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social met with 1199ers at St. Barnabas during shift change. From keeping NY affordable, to safer commutes, to what free buses could mean in real life—this convo was all about making the city work for the people who keep it running.

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1199SEIU New Jersey @nj.1199seiu.org · 12d

1199ers were hype to canvass for our endorsed candidate, Jake Ephros, for Jersey City Council Ward D! ✊ As a former organizer for our 1199SEIU NJ region, we know Jake lives and breathes Jersey. 💜 We must to elect leaders who understand the priorities of our communities and workers. 🗳️

A photo of 1199SEIU members with Jake Ephros, our endorsed candidate for Jersey City Council. They are wearing purple and gold union shirts and white Jake for JC shirts. They are holding Jake for JC posters.

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1199SEIU New Jersey @nj.1199seiu.org · 13d

Join @1199seiu.org and the SEIU New Jersey State Council, along with community partners and elected officials, for the launch of our Weekend Warrior program with @mikiesherrill.bsky.social! ✊

📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET

📲 Sign up: digital.1199seiu.org/Sep27NJWWKic...

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1199SEIU New Jersey @nj.1199seiu.org · 13d

We’ll kick off at 10:00 AM with a rally and live DJ, then canvass starting at 10:30 AM to get out the vote for our endorsed candidate, Mikie Sherrill. 🗳️

No experience needed—training, food, and water will be provided. 💪

📍 Location: East Orange City Hall, 44 City Hall Plz, East Orange, NJ 07018

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Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 13d

What an outpouring of New Yorkers joining together to protect our communities & say no to ICE. Marching around 26 Federal Plaza where so many are torn from their families.

@thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @1199seiu.org @indivisible.org @cwaunion.bsky.social @citizenactionny.org

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 13d

This Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength and spirit that keeps our labor movement alive. Take this time to rest and recharge, because we’ll need to rise to keep fighting for a brighter future. ✊ #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth ✨

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Union Jobs @unionjobs.bsky.social · 13d

1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East seeks a Senior Graphic Designer, Communication Department to be based in New York. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll @1199seiu.org @seiu.org

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 14d

We're with @1199seiu.org healthcare workers in front of St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, where patients and staff will bear the devastating brunt Trump's cuts to Medicaid.

We need a Mayor who will stand up to this federal administration, not take orders from it.

Zohran at a podium in front of a hospital, standing with State Senator Gustavo River and healthcare workers.

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1199SEIU Florida @florida.1199seiu.org · 14d

Violence against healthcare workers is alarming. As advocates for workers and patients, we continue to push for protections for healthcare workers. One solution is safe staffing. Former healthcare worker & 1199SEIU organizer Bhishma Ramdass, who is quoted in this news story, explains. @1199seiu.org

Hospital violence against health care workers reaches alarming levels in Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast

More than 1,200 assaults have occurred at 16 hospitals across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast over the past five years, with many targeting hospital staff members.

www.wptv.com

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1199SEIU💫 @1199seiu.org · 15d

🍎🍯 Shana Tova to all who celebrate! As we welcome Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish New Year, we honor the values of reflection, renewal, and community. Just as healthcare workers care for others every day, may this season bring healing, strength, and sweetness to you and your loved ones. ✨

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