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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · 9d

Join us this Saturday to learn about the ins and outs of organizing!

Only 50 spots available. Fill interest form: powerwithpeople.org/events/organ...
Selected applicants will receive a registration link with room location and details.

#OrganizingWorkshop #Fresno #WorkerPower #LaborRising

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · 13d

Are you interested in organizing your workplace or your community? Join us for a skills-building workshop for community and union organizers! ✊🏽

Only 50 spots available. Fill interest form: powerwithpeople.org/events/organ...

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · 14d

Labor unions are mobilizing for the special election and we need all hands on deck to win!

Join us this Saturday for canvassing and phone banking at the FMTK CLC office! forms.gle/bXhGREZA6tZr...

Visit myunionworks.com/prop50 to learn more!

#yesonprop50

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · 16d

What better way to honor the labor movement and workers than with a day full of tri-tip, drinks, fun, and football! 🍖🏈

A huge thank you to all the union members, community organizations, elected officials, and volunteers who joined us at our annual Labor Day Festival and Tailgate! 🙌

#UnionStrong

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · 24d

Join us for a hands-on skills-building workshop led by expert organizers. This interactive workshop is designed for aspiring organizers to learn the basics on how to organize neighbors and coworkers into action around a specific campaign.
Sign Up: powerwithpeople.org/events/organ...
#fresno

Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · 26d

We are defending our democracy and letting our communities know what’s at stake this November. Vote YES on Prop 50! #YesOn50 #UnionStrong #SíSePuede

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · 29d

Don't miss tomorrow's FREE screening of American Agitators at Fresno City College Forum Hall 101! 📍 Thursday, 9/11, 6–8:30 PM in English with Spanish Subtitles

RSVP doodle.com/sign-up-shee...

#AmericanAgitators #Documentary #CentralValley #FresnoEvents

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join us this Saturday for canvassing and phone banking at the FMTK CLC office!

Register at myunionworks.com/prop50

#unionstrong #yesonprop50 #phonebank #canvass #fresno

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Sep 5

The FMTK CLC is supporting the YES of Prop 50 efforts by hiring Student Campus Organizers to help lead efforts on their campuses, energize peers, and build momentum for strong student voter participation.

Apply here! myunionworks.com/jobs/student...

#unionstrong #yesonprop50

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Sep 4

American Agitators captures the remarkable story of organizing for social change in the U.S. through the work Fred Ross Sr. and iconic organizers who have devoted their lives to the pursuit of justice and equality.

Join us for two screenings!
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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! When working people fight together, we win! Our solidarity makes us strong, and each organizing campaign, each strike, is an act of hope for a better life for working people in this country. #WorkersLaborDay #LaborDay #UnionStrong

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Sep 1

We’re building the next generation of leaders! From considering a run for office to building a comms plan, Campaign Camp is where it starts! Thanks to all the incredible attendees for joining us!

Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Aug 28

At marches and rallies, picnics and parades, Workers’ Labor Day is a celebration of working people. And it’s a celebration of the power we have when we come together in a union—the power to take back our country for working people, not billionaires.
myunionworks.com/news/upcomin...

Upcoming Labor Day Events • FMTK Central Labor Council

At marches and rallies, picnics and parades, Workers’ Labor Day is a celebration of working people. And it’s a celebration of the power we have when we come together in a union—the power to take back ...

myunionworks.com

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Aug 15

Big thanks to everyone who came out for a night of baseball, fun and solidarity at Fresno Grizzly Stadium! ⚾️ Grateful for our working families, union allies and our strong community! Together, we stand strong! #UnionStrong #FresnoGrizzlies

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Aug 8

Last weekend, we hosted an empowering workshop for potential candidates running for public office in the Central Valley! 🙌 Thank and to all the amazing attendees who joined us!

Want to learn more? Check out the candidate handbook & workshop slides: powerwithpeople.org/events/repre...

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Aug 5

Save the Date! 📅

Join us for our Labor Day Festival & Tailgate on Sunday, September 21, from 10 AM – 4:30 PM at Fresno City College.

More info: powerwithpeople.org/events/ldt-25/

Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Central Valley needs change-makers. 🌟 Will you be one of them?⁠ No matter your background, now is the time to step up and lead! Join us tomorrow for Represent!
powerwithpeople.org/events/repre...

#fresno #represent #runforoffice #community #centralvalley #centralvalleyca

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Jul 28

Workers at Albertsons, Safeway and Vons workers, represented by @ufcw8.bsky.social, reach tentative agreement and avoid a historic strike!

The new deal delivers economic security, health care and pension improvements for 25,000 workers. #SolidarityWorks

✍️ www.ufcw8.org/news/alberts...

Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Jul 25

The Central Valley needs change-makers. 🌟 Will you be one of them?⁠ No matter your background, now is the time to step up and lead!

Join us for Represent! powerwithpeople.org/events/repre...

#fresno #fresnoevent #represent #runforoffice #community #centralvalley #centralvalleyca

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Jul 22

🎙️ On the recent episode of
@kvprnews.bsky.social Central Valley Daily, Adam Sanchez of
Unite Here 19 spoke about his fellow workers' demands for fairer wages, better benefits, and respect.⁠ ⁠🎧 Listen now:
www.kvpr.org/podcast/cent...

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UC Merced Community and Labor Center @ucmercedclc.bsky.social · Jul 17

We found an alarming decline in private sector employment following recent escalations in federal immigration enforcement. CA noncitizens working in the private sector declined by 7.2%. CA citizens reporting private sector work declined by 2.2% over the same period.
@levisu

CalMatters @calmatters.org · Jul 16

California saw a 3.1% drop in private-sector employment the week immediately after the Trump administration stepped up its immigration raids in the state, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census data. buff.ly/v6OrsyW

📸 J.W. Hendricks

Demonstrators protest against ICE immigration raids in downtown Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Photo by J.W. Hendricks for CalMatters

Hed: Thousands of Californians lost work after LA immigration raids. Citizens did, too

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Jul 18

Rep. John Lewis coined the term “good trouble” for when we come together to take peaceful action to challenge injustice and create change. Yesterday, @seiu2015.bsky.social members and allies rallied across California, including Fresno, for
#GoodTroubleLivesOn

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Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Jul 16

On July 17, @seiu2015.bsky.social members will join together in peaceful protest at dozens of events all over the state. Together, we will stand up for the Future of Care and speak out against policies that threaten the well-being of care providers and recipients.⁠
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Jul 15

🎉 Thank you to all the union members, families, and friends who enjoyed a day at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo! 🦁🐘🦒

#UnionStrong #FresnoChaffeeZoo #UnionProud

Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Jul 14

Unite Here Local 19 is on strike until 11:59 PM tonight!

Join the picket line if you can! Can’t make it? Spread the word: Don’t cross the picket line until Chukchansi workers win a fair contract! ✊

Central Labor Council - Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings @centralcalabor.bsky.social · Jul 14

Chukchansi workers, represented by Unite Here Local 19, are on an unfair labor practice strike, demanding respect for their work and substantial wage increases!⁠
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No contract, no peace!⁠
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#unionstrong #unitehere19