Boston Labor Solidarity Committee
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NEW: EWOC’s first podcast: “Unite & Win.”
Starting Jan. 13, in partnership with @haymarketbooks.org, this series includes the audiobook of our handbook and eight discussion episodes hosted by labor journalist and author @kimkelly.bsky.social.
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Starting Jan. 13, in partnership with @haymarketbooks.org, this series includes the audiobook of our handbook and eight discussion episodes hosted by labor journalist and author @kimkelly.bsky.social.
Check out the trailer and subscribe! 🔗👇
January 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Fenway Park concession workers just made history. They led the first strike in the park’s history and turned it into higher pay, clearer staffing standards, and protections for the future.
Huge congratulations to all the workers who made this possible.
Huge congratulations to all the workers who made this possible.
Fenway concession workers ratify new contract with Aramark, citing wage and staffing gains - The Boston Globe
Non-tipped workers will receive a $10 increase over five years and tipped workers will receive $5 more over the same period, the union said.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Fenway Park concession workers just made history. They led the first strike in the park’s history and turned it into higher pay, clearer staffing standards, and protections for the future.
Huge congratulations to all the workers who made this possible.
Huge congratulations to all the workers who made this possible.
SEDI presents Ben Fletcher and Dockworker Power (video)
The Sam and Esther Dolgoff Institute presents
Peter Cole on
Ben Fletcher and Dockworker Power
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The Sam and Esther Dolgoff Institute presents
Peter Cole on
Ben Fletcher and Dockworker Power
youtu.be/BRP6EeHn1k4
Ben Fletcher and Dockworker Power – SEDI Hosts Peter Cole
YouTube video by Cyber Dandy
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December 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
SEDI presents Ben Fletcher and Dockworker Power (video)
The Sam and Esther Dolgoff Institute presents
Peter Cole on
Ben Fletcher and Dockworker Power
youtu.be/BRP6EeHn1k4
The Sam and Esther Dolgoff Institute presents
Peter Cole on
Ben Fletcher and Dockworker Power
youtu.be/BRP6EeHn1k4
UE Local 1010, New Seasons Labor Union, has ratified their first contract with New Seasons Market just days before their authorized strike. The 3 year contract covers 850 workers at 10 stores across the Portland Metro Area. The contract includes a raise of 16.5 percent for the lowest-paid workers.
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Dealers at the Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino in Shelbyville have voted to join Teamsters Local 135! They'd mounted a recognition strike, a rare, courageous, throwback tactic that was mainly how unions were formed 90 years ago, our editor Al Bradbury reported labornotes.org/2025/11/indi...
Indiana Casino Dealers Are Bringing Back the Recognition Strike | Labor Notes
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December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Dealers at the Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino in Shelbyville have voted to join Teamsters Local 135! They'd mounted a recognition strike, a rare, courageous, throwback tactic that was mainly how unions were formed 90 years ago, our editor Al Bradbury reported labornotes.org/2025/11/indi...
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"We’ve all heard calls for a general strike before—usually not as a serious proposal or strategy, but as a reaction to the attacks that working people face on a regular basis from existing political and economic power..." labornotes.org/2025/12/mayb... 1/7
December 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"We’ve all heard calls for a general strike before—usually not as a serious proposal or strategy, but as a reaction to the attacks that working people face on a regular basis from existing political and economic power..." labornotes.org/2025/12/mayb... 1/7
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This Day in Labor History: November 4, 1907. Theodore Roosevelt orders federal troops into Goldfield, Nevada to bust an IWW strike. Let's take on the myth that TR was good on labor issues. He would do anything to crush radical labor!
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This Day in Labor History: November 4, 1907. Theodore Roosevelt orders federal troops into Goldfield, Nevada to bust an IWW strike. Let's take on the myth that TR was good on labor issues. He would do anything to crush radical labor!
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The International Confederation of Labor that the IWW is a member organization of has issued a statement on the ongoing genocide.
industrialworker.org/icl-statemen...
#Gaza #GazaGenocide #palestine #labor #workers
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#Gaza #GazaGenocide #palestine #labor #workers
ICL Statement On Gaza Genocide / La declaración de la CIT sobre el genocidio de Gaza
Note from the ICL Liaison: The ICL voted to remove mention of BDS in the official statement, but we are printing the original in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement, which we hav…
industrialworker.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The International Confederation of Labor that the IWW is a member organization of has issued a statement on the ongoing genocide.
industrialworker.org/icl-statemen...
#Gaza #GazaGenocide #palestine #labor #workers
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#Gaza #GazaGenocide #palestine #labor #workers
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"The department found most Starbucks employees never got regular schedules and the company routinely reduced employees' hours by 15% or more, making it difficult for them to count on their income."
BREAKING: According to a recent investigation by NYC's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, Starbucks illegally violated workers' protection laws in NYC 500,000 times since 2021. Over $35.5 million will be paid in restitution to Starbucks workers!
gothamist.com/news/starbuc...
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Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers after city alleges years of abuses
The city says about 15,000 employees will get paid $50 for each week worked over a three-year period. For some workers, that's thousands of dollars.
gothamist.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
"The department found most Starbucks employees never got regular schedules and the company routinely reduced employees' hours by 15% or more, making it difficult for them to count on their income."
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It's DAY NINE of our open-ended, national ULP strike - and we're not slowing down.
Show some love to our striking baristas in Newton, MA and remember: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS while baristas are on strike! ✊ #NoContractNoCoffee
Show some love to our striking baristas in Newton, MA and remember: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS while baristas are on strike! ✊ #NoContractNoCoffee
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It's DAY NINE of our open-ended, national ULP strike - and we're not slowing down.
Show some love to our striking baristas in Newton, MA and remember: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS while baristas are on strike! ✊ #NoContractNoCoffee
Show some love to our striking baristas in Newton, MA and remember: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS while baristas are on strike! ✊ #NoContractNoCoffee
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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
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As promised, the 2025 Autumn issue of Industrial Worker is now available to print, read, and share!
Read it now:
industrialworker.org/new-print-is...
#IWW #UnionStrong #union #workers #labor #laborday #mayday #organizing
Read it now:
industrialworker.org/new-print-is...
#IWW #UnionStrong #union #workers #labor #laborday #mayday #organizing
New Print Issue Available!
The 2025 IW Autumn issue is now available for download! Read or print it now at your leisure. 2025 IW AutumnDownload
industrialworker.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
As promised, the 2025 Autumn issue of Industrial Worker is now available to print, read, and share!
Read it now:
industrialworker.org/new-print-is...
#IWW #UnionStrong #union #workers #labor #laborday #mayday #organizing
Read it now:
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#IWW #UnionStrong #union #workers #labor #laborday #mayday #organizing
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Autoworkers in Chattanooga are taking a strike vote tomorrow at VW. The local labor council has launched a strike solidarity hardship fund to support the workers. Please send as much support as possible to make sure this strike is successful!
Donate to Help Chattanooga Workers Stand Strong, organized by Patrick Cate
The Chattanooga Area Labor Council is kicking off our new Solidarity Fund! The purp… Patrick Cate needs your support for Help Chattanooga Workers Stand Strong
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October 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Autoworkers in Chattanooga are taking a strike vote tomorrow at VW. The local labor council has launched a strike solidarity hardship fund to support the workers. Please send as much support as possible to make sure this strike is successful!
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When even the investors believe the company ought to finalize a contract:
NEW: In a new letter, Starbucks investors are expressing concern over the company's sustainability, "as evidenced by more than one hundred Unfair Labor Practice complaints filed this year, worker protests, and threats to strike."
Read their letter to the board:
sbworkersunited.org/starbucks-in...
Read their letter to the board:
sbworkersunited.org/starbucks-in...
Starbucks Investors Call on Company to Restart Negotiations with Union Baristas - Starbucks Workers United
“We write as long-term shareholders of Starbucks Corporation to express our concern regarding the current state of Starbucks’ labor relations and urge the company to restart negotiations and promptly ...
sbworkersunited.org
October 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
When even the investors believe the company ought to finalize a contract:
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The Phellow Workers of Philadelphia bring us the latest on a new historical marker dedicated to FW Ben Fletcher!
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#UnionStrong #union #workers #IWW #wobblies #labor
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#UnionStrong #union #workers #IWW #wobblies #labor
Philadelphia IWW Unveils Historical Marker
Philadelphia I.W.W. Unveils Historical Marker and Celebrates Local 8 and Ben Fletcher’s Legacy of Militant, Industrial Organizing On Saturday June 21, 2025 the Philadelphia Historical and Museum Co…
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October 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The Phellow Workers of Philadelphia bring us the latest on a new historical marker dedicated to FW Ben Fletcher!
industrialworker.org/philadelphia...
#UnionStrong #union #workers #IWW #wobblies #labor
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#UnionStrong #union #workers #IWW #wobblies #labor
America is Overdue for a General Strike - CounterPunch.org www.counterpunch.org/2025/10/08/a...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
America is Overdue for a General Strike - CounterPunch.org www.counterpunch.org/2025/10/08/a...
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Attacks on working people are growing at a dizzying pace. But we have a key point of leverage: The billionaire class depends on our labor.
@labornotes.bsky.social has just released a new resource on May Day 2028 filled with contract alignment FAQ's and resources. www.may2028.org
@labornotes.bsky.social has just released a new resource on May Day 2028 filled with contract alignment FAQ's and resources. www.may2028.org
May Day 2028 - MAY 2028
CONTACT US Resource Library Ready to take action? Working towards alignment in your local? We’ve compiled sample resolution language, organizing tips from people who have done it, and other resources....
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October 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Attacks on working people are growing at a dizzying pace. But we have a key point of leverage: The billionaire class depends on our labor.
@labornotes.bsky.social has just released a new resource on May Day 2028 filled with contract alignment FAQ's and resources. www.may2028.org
@labornotes.bsky.social has just released a new resource on May Day 2028 filled with contract alignment FAQ's and resources. www.may2028.org
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If you make $50K a year, it would take 20,000 years to hit your first billion.
Billionaires don’t exist because of “hard work.” They exist because of our work.
Billionaires don’t exist because of “hard work.” They exist because of our work.
September 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you make $50K a year, it would take 20,000 years to hit your first billion.
Billionaires don’t exist because of “hard work.” They exist because of our work.
Billionaires don’t exist because of “hard work.” They exist because of our work.
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#SolidaritySeason Is in full swing! Boston-area workers just won the 650th Starbucks union election! 🎉It’s time for Starbucks to respect their unified voice and settle a fair contract.
BREAKING: Workers in the Boston area just WON the 650th Starbucks union election!
Starbucks has only gotten worse under the leadership of CEO Brian Niccol. Over 12,000 union workers are using their collective voice to speak out against corporate greed and demand a fair union contract!
Starbucks has only gotten worse under the leadership of CEO Brian Niccol. Over 12,000 union workers are using their collective voice to speak out against corporate greed and demand a fair union contract!
September 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
#SolidaritySeason Is in full swing! Boston-area workers just won the 650th Starbucks union election! 🎉It’s time for Starbucks to respect their unified voice and settle a fair contract.
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What is the current legal landscape for labor? What are the threats on the horizon?
Check out the report from ION to see where we go in a post-NLRB world.
Check out the report from ION to see where we go in a post-NLRB world.
Labor organizing after the NLRB
This is an excerpt from the Independent Organizing Network's Post-NLRB research report on the current legal labor landscape and the threats on the horizon.
workerorganizing.org
September 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What is the current legal landscape for labor? What are the threats on the horizon?
Check out the report from ION to see where we go in a post-NLRB world.
Check out the report from ION to see where we go in a post-NLRB world.
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Amazing first Labor Day parade in Boston today. At least 15k in the streets and lots of people watching the parade. The Greater Boston Labor Council really turned it out!
September 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Amazing first Labor Day parade in Boston today. At least 15k in the streets and lots of people watching the parade. The Greater Boston Labor Council really turned it out!
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‘Union:’ Don’t Hide the Mess
How candid should we be when making labor propaganda?
How candid should we be when making labor propaganda?
‘Union:’ Don’t Hide the Mess
How candid should we be when making labor propaganda?
workerorganizing.org
August 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
‘Union:’ Don’t Hide the Mess
How candid should we be when making labor propaganda?
How candid should we be when making labor propaganda?
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