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CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 15h

With advancements in tech & AI comes the need for policies that prioritize workers' dignity, autonomy, and collective power.

In this brief, @datasociety.bsky.social @powerswitchaction.org & Coworker highlight promising examples of next gen labor + tech protections datasociety.net/library/the-...

The “Privacy” Trap

Corporations are rolling out new technologies that may technically comply with data privacy laws, but actually create more ways to control and exploit workers. This brief offers concrete principles fo...

datasociety.net

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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 23h

📣 @cwaunion.bsky.social is calling on customers to drop T-Mobile USA by 15 November because of:
🚫Union busting
🛰️Partnering with right-wing billionaire Elon Musk
📉Supporting regressive Trump administration policies
⚠️Take action!👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/pledge...

Pledge to Hang Up on T-Mobile

T-Mobile is siding with the Trump Administration and far-right extremists like Elon Musk. It’s time for people of conscience to find a better phone carrier. T-Mobile is partnering with fascist Elon M...

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CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 1d

At an end of summer event sponsored by American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines passenger service & ramp agents at CWA Local 2252 let the company know it’s time to Pay Up!

Stand in solidarity w/CWAers at Piedmont Airlines fighting for a fair contract by sending a letter to the CEO: CWA.org/PiedmontCEO

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 2d

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IUE-CWA Members Featured on CBS Evening News

When immigrant coworkers came under attack by the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant policies, members of IUE-CWA Local 83761 spoke out and shared their solidarity far and wide.

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 2d

"These people were one of the vertebrae in the backbone that is American manufacturing,” Nathan Schultz, an IUE-CWA member, told CBS Evening News.

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 2d

IUE-CWA Local 83761 members bargained for, and won, the right for workers who are able to secure new legal immigration status to return to work without penalty.

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 2d

Earlier this year, the Trump administration revoked the legal immigration statuses of more than 150 IUE-CWA members at GE Appliances, causing the workers’ employment to be terminated without notice. Manufacturing lines were thrown into chaos.

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 2d

When immigrant coworkers came under attack by the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant policies, members of IUE-CWA Local 83761 spoke out and shared their solidarity far and wide.

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CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 5d

Congress must act now to reopen the government and pass a funding bill that prevents huge healthcare cost increases and keeps critical programs running.

Take action: CWA.org/EndTheShutdown

A graphic that says, "end the shutdown now"

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 8d

ICE brutalizing journalists is nothing short of an act of political violence and an assault on the free press.

We strongly condemn these cowardly actions by masked agents.

www.amny.com/immigration/...

ICE agents assault amNewYork reporter at Federal Plaza immigration court; another journalist seriously injured after shove | amNewYork

ICE agents assaulted amNewYork's own Dean Moses, and allegedly attacked another journalist, on Tuesday morning as they were documenting the ongoing arrests of

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 7d

Wishing all who observe a meaningful Yom Kippur.

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 7d

Congress must act now to reopen the government and pass a funding bill that prevents huge healthcare cost increases and keeps critical programs running. Trump and his allies in Congress have refused to agree to a funding bill that protects working people.
action.cwa.org/letters/end-...

End the Shutdown

Congress must act now to reopen the government and pass a funding bill that prevents huge healthcare cost increases and keeps critical programs running. Trump and his allies in Congress have refused t...

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 7d

Rep. Jayapal is a tireless advocate for justice who will not be intimidated. Neither will we. CWA members stand up to bullies and authoritarians - whether they try to silence us from a CEO’s office or from the White House.

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 7d

Rep. Gillette’s remarks are part of a disturbing pattern of threats aimed at Americans who join together to advocate for a better future.

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 7d

Last week, Arizona state legislator John Gillette called for Rep. Pramila Jayapal to be “tried convicted & hanged” for encouraging nonviolent protest. cwa-union.org/news/release...

CWA Members Will Not Be Intimidated by Threats Against Nonviolent Protest

Last week, Arizona state legislator John Gillette called for Representative Pramila Jayapal to be “tried convicted and hanged” for encouraging nonviolent protest. Rep. Jayapal is a tireless advocate f...

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 9d

Kickstarter United has voted to STRIKE! We are fighting for a 32 hour work week, livable wage for all workers, and protections against AI. Our Seattle members are organizing a rally alongside OPEIU 8. Join us on Thursday in Cal Anderson Park! forms.gle/udwphKvnZDVG...

Kickstarter United Seattle Strike Rally
Our union has voted to STRIKE! We are fighting for a 32 hour work, livable wage for all workers, and protections against AI. Join us! Thursday, 10/2 @ 6

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nabetcwa.bsky.social @nabetcwa.bsky.social · 8d

Together, we amplify our voices for free speech! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 8d

CWAers (@nabetcwa.bsky.social) joined @freepress.bsky.social at today's FCC open meeting to make sure FCC Chairman Brendan Carr knows we stand against attacks on our First Amendment rights by the Trump administration and media companies like Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcast Group.

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 8d

CWAers (@nabetcwa.bsky.social) joined @freepress.bsky.social at today's FCC open meeting to make sure FCC Chairman Brendan Carr knows we stand against attacks on our First Amendment rights by the Trump administration and media companies like Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcast Group.

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Free Press @freepress.bsky.social · 8d

And we're LIVE!

@notaaroncraig.bsky.social and our team is at today's FCC open meeting demanding answers.

Meanwhile, we're breaking it all down at the studio for "All Eyes on the Federal Censorship Commission".

JOIN US: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMZ8...

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Stop the Money Pipeline @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social · 8d

Shout out to our friends with @cwaunion.bsky.social and Committee for Better Banks for doing this important organizing.

When workers get organized, we all win.

You can learn more here: betterbanks.org

Wells Fargo workers push to bring a union to the banking industry | NationofChange

CWA launched the Committee for Better Banks a decade ago, with the goals of organizing bank workers and empowering them to assist regulators’ efforts to monitor the finance industry.

www.nationofchange.org

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Free Press @freepress.bsky.social · 8d

Starting SOON!

RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/Aquv24...

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 9d

🚨: Today’s the last day to submit public comment to DHS to protect journalist visas!

So far, over 700 people have used our link to make their voices heard.

➡️Submit your public comment here:

actionnetwork.org/letters/stan...

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats to CWA Local 1298 members at Frontier Communications who voted to ratify a new contract. Despite tough bargaining & union-busting tactics from Frontier, members held rallies, mobilization events, and trainings to maintain pressure on the company.
cwa-union.org/news/cwa-mem...

CWA Members Ratify Contract with Frontier Communications

Despite tough bargaining and union-busting tactics from Frontier, members held rallies, mobilization events, and trainings to maintain pressure on the company.

CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 12d

After a year of stalled contract negotiations, members of CWA Local 7076 delivered a petition, signed by over 1,300 state employees and supporters, to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office.
cwa-union.org/news/cwa-mem...

CWA Members Take Bargaining Fight to the Governor

Members of CWA Local 7076 delivered a petition, signed by over 1,300 state employees and supporters, to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office.

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 13d

🚨 ACTION: The U.S. should welcome foreign journalists—not kick them out.

DHS is trying to gut the journalist I visa program and weaken press freedom at home and abroad.

▶️ Will you join over 13,000 and submit your own comment?:

newsguild.org/action-newsg...

ACTION: NewsGuild-CWA joins calls on DHS to withdraw journalist visa proposal | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

The NewsGuild-CWA calls on DHS to withdraw its proposed rule that would change the I visa program for foreign journalists working in the United States.