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The resistance team for the U.S. Department of Labor. Not an official government account. #resist #altgov ⓘ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘢. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳. ✊🇺🇸

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Alt U.S. Department of Labor @alt-dol.altgov.info · 5d

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Feds Work For You @fedsworkforyou.bsky.social · 6d

If Vought tries to RIF federal workers, using the shutdown as an excuse, be ready to rally at OMB, his Fortress of Evil. We’ll announce it here. @fedsagainstdoge.bsky.social @fedworkersunited.bsky.social @safa-science.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social

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Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · 18h

Federal Workers on Capitol Hill: ‘No Bad Budget in Our Name!’ Join TOMORROW in DC @ 11AM & call on Congress to hold the line. #supportfederalworkers #wetookanoath

A graphic reads: Hey DC, it's time for a better budget. Federal workers are calling on Congress to hold strong: No healthcare cuts, public service cuts, RIFs. Wednesday, October 8 at Hart Senate Office, 11am. Federal Unionist Network DMV

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Alt US Forest Service @altusfs.altgov.info · 2d

“When you're living paycheck to paycheck, missing one pay period because of a work furlough can derail plans for your budget and overall financial health.”

Don’t forget our EAP that offers free financial counseling:

eap.acentra.com/forest/

This is a lot to think through alone— you aren’t alone 💚

money.usnews.com

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RogueNOAA @roguenoaa.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Feds, here’s a survey on how the furlough is going for you. Let’s tell Vought how we REALLY feel.

CC: @rebelfema.altgov.info
@altfws.altgov.info @altssa.altgov.info @altspaceforce.altgov.info

federalnewsnetwork.com/government-s...

Survey: How is the government shutdown impacting federal employees?

Federal News Network would like to hear from federal employees about their experience, now under a partial government shutdown. Please take our short survey.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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Alt U.S. Department of Labor @alt-dol.altgov.info · 2d

Lord of the Rings meme: Frodo asks Sam, "What are we holding onto, Sam?" Sam answers, "Sheer fucking spite, Mr. Frodo."

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Alt-IRS @alt-irs.altgov.info · 2d

So the IRS, a Gov agency, has a, *checks notes*, CEO?

A CEO? What kind of corporate BS is that "newly created position".

The Gov can not be run like a business.

IRS is hard to break. But I bet they will give all they got.

#irsstrong

Bessent Taps Bisignano to Be IRS CEO in Latest Agency Shakeup

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is tapping Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano to serve as the chief executive officer of the Internal Revenue Service, an agency which has und...

www.bloomberg.com

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Brett "Solidarity 2025" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 2d

I demand a union representative.

CNBC @cnbc.com · 2d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

cnb.cx

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Interrupting Criminalization @interruptcrim.bsky.social · Sep 3

This worksheet includes content adapted from our Mapping Community Ecosystems of Collective Care toolkit, and also incorporates lessons and ideas from activists and organizers from around the country, including LA and DC.

You can check out the toolkit on our website here:

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🦋🧿Tempestori 🌬🌊 @tempestori.bsky.social · 20d

HOW TO GET
INVOLVED

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

1. JOIN OUR DISCORD-CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND STAY UPDATED.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 2d

The Ministry of Propaganda controls the Ministry of Labor.

A screenshot of an X post by Ron Smith (@Ronxyz00
, 20 hours ago) quoting a CNN segment. The post includes a news broadcast image with a male and female CNN anchor, discussing a jobs report. Text overlay reads: "NEW THIS MORNING LABOR SECRETARY WE NEED GOVT OPEN TO RELEASE SEPT. JOBS REPORT D STABBING ATTACK OUTSIDE A SYNAGOGUE ON YOM KIPPER, THE HOLIEST DAY IN JEWISH CALENDAR 9:32 AM ET." The post text states: "CNN: Construction jobs fell in August, private sector payrolls plunged in September. Why is it heading in the wrong direction? Labor Secretary De-Remer: All indicators shows we have the strongest economy in the world. What we inherited from the Biden administration... CNN: Jobs economy? Do we have the strongest jobs economy compared to last year when there were hundreds of thousands of jobs added each month? De-Remer: Absolutely. [Everyone in this administration is out of their fucking minds]."

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Alt U.S. Department of Labor @alt-dol.altgov.info · 2d

We, the federal workforce, continue to urge members of Congress to hold the line until a budget can be crafted that preserves these essentials.

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Alt U.S. Department of Labor @alt-dol.altgov.info · 2d

Every day Trump officials are using DOL platforms in violation of the Hatch Act to push blatant lies, claiming Dems are insisting on healthcare for illegal immigrants.

FALSE. It's about healthcare for millions of American citizens--a literal life or death matter--and other critical public services.

a close up of a person 's fist in a cartoon

Alt: a close up of Arthur's fist in a cartoon

media.tenor.com

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American Institutes for Research @airinforms.bsky.social · 4d

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), which recognize the skills and contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace. Explore stories, resources and strategies to support and celebrate this talent:
https://bit.ly/4gR5M2W

Graphic for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, featuring a 'Celebrating Value and Talent' banner and the logos for America 250 and the Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor. Includes five circular frames showing diverse professionals in various work environments, surrounded by decorative bursts of lines and stars.

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AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 4d

The Department of Labor wants to roll back lifesaving protections for workers who wear respirators on the job. Workers deserve protection, not rollbacks. Tell the Labor Department to reject this dangerous change. act.afscme.org/letters/stan...

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Wake Up America @claudiner66.bsky.social · 4d

While the federal government has shutdown, the Department of Labor was still able to publish the new interim final rule in the Federal Register. The rule lowers the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) methodology for H-2A workers.

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Alt U.S. Department of Labor @alt-dol.altgov.info · 4d

more accurate

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 5d

Affected by the Government Shutdown*? Join SPA for a day of free classes covering career development strategies, current events, AI, & networking opportunities.
🗓️ Friday, 10/10 🕑 9:30 AM - 3 PM 📍Kerwin Hall
👉 Reserve your spot: american-spa.swoogo.com/classeswithoutquizzes

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Alt U.S. Department of Labor @alt-dol.altgov.info · 4d

Momentum like tumbling down a hill?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

LORI CHAVEZ-DeREMER: We've been on a momentum of job gains.

BARTIROMO: You know the data though. We've had three months of slowing jobs.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 10d

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former member of Congress and mayor of Happy Valley, serves in Trump’s cabinet.

Trump official from Oregon calls Portland ‘crime-ridden war zone,’ praises troop deployment

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former member of Congress and mayor of Happy Valley, serves in Trump’s cabinet.

www.oregonlive.com

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Washington Center for Equitable Growth @equitablegrowth.bsky.social · 5d

5. Impaired BLS data cannot be reliably compensated for in the private sector. As @pnorlander.bsky.social writes, innovative approaches exist, but private data relies on public reports for substantiation, meaning even proprietary numbers are tied to BLS reporting.
equitablegrowth.org/federal-data...

Federal data is under attack, but data users can work together to preserve and democratize it

Reliable federal data accessible in a timely manner to inform decision-making is foundational for economic growth and equity in the United States.

equitablegrowth.org

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Department of Labor Memes @deptoflabormemes.bsky.social · 4d

real union baddies know 🧠💭

#meangirls #laborhistory #unionize #strike #solidarity

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 5d

Fired for displaying a pride flag, followed by a citation of the Constitution.

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Veterans Against Trump @vetsat.bsky.social · 4d

> sad trombone <

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Alt U.S. Department of Labor @alt-dol.altgov.info · 4d

Statement from AFGE on shutdown impacts for DOL and the workers we serve:

“American workers are left unprotected... On top of this, the administration is threatening permanent job cuts through a reduction in force. These actions are a betrayal to federal workers and the public they serve.”

Department of Labor’s Shutdown and RIF Threats Cripple and Harm American Workers, Union Says

The American Federation of Government Employees’ National Council of Field Labor Locals (NCFLL) condemns the federal government shutdown and the administration’s threatened reduction in force (RIF). T...

www.afge.org

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · Jun 12

Keeping America safe from... [checks notes]... farm workers.

United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · Jun 11

We feed you.
They hunt us.

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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 5d

Let's review the numbers. The economy they inherited from Biden had created 16 million jobs. Trump has yet to prove he can create jobs, no matter how Chavez-DeRemer tries to spin the narrative.

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