Ardist Brown Jr. (Butch)
@love2ref.bsky.social
Executive Board Member https://www.seiu32bj.org/
185,000 members in 12 states & the District Of Columbia. We’re the largest property service union in the country. 💪💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿
185,000 members in 12 states & the District Of Columbia. We’re the largest property service union in the country. 💪💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿
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In a small town that's about an hour or so West of #Savannah, Ga. Here, 78-year-old Samaria Bailey discusses her experience of picking cotton at the age of 5 or 6 with her mother, in Butler, Ga.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
As we step into a new year, we applaud our members’ dedication to their worksites and our communities in 2025.
Here’s to a 2026 filled with justice, dignity, strong contracts, and collective wins.
We’re ready and stronger than ever! Happy New Year! 💜✨💛
As we step into a new year, we applaud our members’ dedication to their worksites and our communities in 2025.
Here’s to a 2026 filled with justice, dignity, strong contracts, and collective wins.
We’re ready and stronger than ever! Happy New Year! 💜✨💛
January 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
As we step into a new year, we applaud our members’ dedication to their worksites and our communities in 2025.
Here’s to a 2026 filled with justice, dignity, strong contracts, and collective wins.
We’re ready and stronger than ever! Happy New Year! 💜✨💛
As we step into a new year, we applaud our members’ dedication to their worksites and our communities in 2025.
Here’s to a 2026 filled with justice, dignity, strong contracts, and collective wins.
We’re ready and stronger than ever! Happy New Year! 💜✨💛
2025 wasn't calm. It wasn't quiet. Workers rose up and @seiu.org didn't back down. We defended our communities. We built power under pressure. Run it back. Hit play. 🔥
December 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
2025 wasn't calm. It wasn't quiet. Workers rose up and @seiu.org didn't back down. We defended our communities. We built power under pressure. Run it back. Hit play. 🔥
Wishing each and every @32bjseiu.bsky.social
member a very happy holiday season! May these days be filled with rest and moments of joy and light with your loved ones. Thank you for everything you do to make our cities run! 💜💛
member a very happy holiday season! May these days be filled with rest and moments of joy and light with your loved ones. Thank you for everything you do to make our cities run! 💜💛
December 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Wishing each and every @32bjseiu.bsky.social
member a very happy holiday season! May these days be filled with rest and moments of joy and light with your loved ones. Thank you for everything you do to make our cities run! 💜💛
member a very happy holiday season! May these days be filled with rest and moments of joy and light with your loved ones. Thank you for everything you do to make our cities run! 💜💛
Today, we give thanks and honor the strength, dedication, and heart of our members who keep our cities running every single day. Your work makes every home, every building, and every community safer and stronger. We’re grateful for you! Wishing you and your loved ones good food, warm moments.
November 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today, we give thanks and honor the strength, dedication, and heart of our members who keep our cities running every single day. Your work makes every home, every building, and every community safer and stronger. We’re grateful for you! Wishing you and your loved ones good food, warm moments.
@sbworkersunited.org
workers are set to go on strike unless Starbucks comes to the table with an offer that meets worker needs! But how did we get here? This is years in the making, and we're not going anywhere! Don't buy Starbucks if workers go on strike!
workers are set to go on strike unless Starbucks comes to the table with an offer that meets worker needs! But how did we get here? This is years in the making, and we're not going anywhere! Don't buy Starbucks if workers go on strike!
November 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
@sbworkersunited.org
workers are set to go on strike unless Starbucks comes to the table with an offer that meets worker needs! But how did we get here? This is years in the making, and we're not going anywhere! Don't buy Starbucks if workers go on strike!
workers are set to go on strike unless Starbucks comes to the table with an offer that meets worker needs! But how did we get here? This is years in the making, and we're not going anywhere! Don't buy Starbucks if workers go on strike!
STARBUCKS WORKERS UNITED &
TEAMSTERS STRIKE SOLIDARITY
Local 671 Teamsters Union
caught up with CT
@sbworkersunited.org
at the strike line of
Teamsters Local 191 in Stratford. Coincidentally, Starbucks workers started their national strike just yesterday.
TEAMSTERS STRIKE SOLIDARITY
Local 671 Teamsters Union
caught up with CT
@sbworkersunited.org
at the strike line of
Teamsters Local 191 in Stratford. Coincidentally, Starbucks workers started their national strike just yesterday.
November 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
STARBUCKS WORKERS UNITED &
TEAMSTERS STRIKE SOLIDARITY
Local 671 Teamsters Union
caught up with CT
@sbworkersunited.org
at the strike line of
Teamsters Local 191 in Stratford. Coincidentally, Starbucks workers started their national strike just yesterday.
TEAMSTERS STRIKE SOLIDARITY
Local 671 Teamsters Union
caught up with CT
@sbworkersunited.org
at the strike line of
Teamsters Local 191 in Stratford. Coincidentally, Starbucks workers started their national strike just yesterday.
@pressley.house.gov
@bostonlogan.bsky.social
wouldn't run without our
@goodairports.bsky.social
workers who take pride & dignity in what they do lidarity with @seiu.org &
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
I was proud to join them to demand the wages, benefits.
@bostonlogan.bsky.social
wouldn't run without our
@goodairports.bsky.social
workers who take pride & dignity in what they do lidarity with @seiu.org &
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
I was proud to join them to demand the wages, benefits.
November 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
@pressley.house.gov
@bostonlogan.bsky.social
wouldn't run without our
@goodairports.bsky.social
workers who take pride & dignity in what they do lidarity with @seiu.org &
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
I was proud to join them to demand the wages, benefits.
@bostonlogan.bsky.social
wouldn't run without our
@goodairports.bsky.social
workers who take pride & dignity in what they do lidarity with @seiu.org &
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
I was proud to join them to demand the wages, benefits.
No contract in 4 years. Nationwide @sbworkersunited.org
strike begins today. Stand with workers - don't cross the picket line. It's so embarrassing to be a union buster in the year 2025!!!
strike begins today. Stand with workers - don't cross the picket line. It's so embarrassing to be a union buster in the year 2025!!!
November 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
No contract in 4 years. Nationwide @sbworkersunited.org
strike begins today. Stand with workers - don't cross the picket line. It's so embarrassing to be a union buster in the year 2025!!!
strike begins today. Stand with workers - don't cross the picket line. It's so embarrassing to be a union buster in the year 2025!!!
Starbucks CEO makes 6,666x what the average
@sbworkersunited.org
barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract. Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
@sbworkersunited.org
barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract. Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Starbucks CEO makes 6,666x what the average
@sbworkersunited.org
barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract. Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
@sbworkersunited.org
barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract. Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
The CEO of Starbucks makes 6,666 times more than the median
@sbworkersunited.org
worker, and yet, the company says they can't afford to finalize union contracts with better pay and better staffing. We're calling their bluff! Today, we launched a ULP strike across 40+ cities.
@sbworkersunited.org
worker, and yet, the company says they can't afford to finalize union contracts with better pay and better staffing. We're calling their bluff! Today, we launched a ULP strike across 40+ cities.
November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The CEO of Starbucks makes 6,666 times more than the median
@sbworkersunited.org
worker, and yet, the company says they can't afford to finalize union contracts with better pay and better staffing. We're calling their bluff! Today, we launched a ULP strike across 40+ cities.
@sbworkersunited.org
worker, and yet, the company says they can't afford to finalize union contracts with better pay and better staffing. We're calling their bluff! Today, we launched a ULP strike across 40+ cities.
@raiseupthesouth.bsky.social ICE is tearing families apart in Chicago, across the country, and right here in Durham. People are being pulled from their homes and workplaces. No one should live in fear. That's why we refuse to tolerate anything that resembles ICE
#OrganizeTheSouth #UnionsForAll
#OrganizeTheSouth #UnionsForAll
November 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
@raiseupthesouth.bsky.social ICE is tearing families apart in Chicago, across the country, and right here in Durham. People are being pulled from their homes and workplaces. No one should live in fear. That's why we refuse to tolerate anything that resembles ICE
#OrganizeTheSouth #UnionsForAll
#OrganizeTheSouth #UnionsForAll
Baristas are done waiting. After Red Cup Day actions, @sbworkersunited.org
workers have begun an open- ended ULP strike to demand a fair contract and an end to union busting. Show your solidarity on the picket line and by not shopping at Starbucks.
#NoContractNoCoffee
workers have begun an open- ended ULP strike to demand a fair contract and an end to union busting. Show your solidarity on the picket line and by not shopping at Starbucks.
#NoContractNoCoffee
November 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Baristas are done waiting. After Red Cup Day actions, @sbworkersunited.org
workers have begun an open- ended ULP strike to demand a fair contract and an end to union busting. Show your solidarity on the picket line and by not shopping at Starbucks.
#NoContractNoCoffee
workers have begun an open- ended ULP strike to demand a fair contract and an end to union busting. Show your solidarity on the picket line and by not shopping at Starbucks.
#NoContractNoCoffee
This #VeteransDay, we salute all who’ve served—especially the veterans among our 32BJ members. Your commitment to country, community, and service inspires us every day.
To all veterans—thank you for your strength, courage, and sacrifice. 32BJ stands with you today and always. 💜 #StrongerTogether
To all veterans—thank you for your strength, courage, and sacrifice. 32BJ stands with you today and always. 💜 #StrongerTogether
November 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This #VeteransDay, we salute all who’ve served—especially the veterans among our 32BJ members. Your commitment to country, community, and service inspires us every day.
To all veterans—thank you for your strength, courage, and sacrifice. 32BJ stands with you today and always. 💜 #StrongerTogether
To all veterans—thank you for your strength, courage, and sacrifice. 32BJ stands with you today and always. 💜 #StrongerTogether
@shirley4council.bsky.social
I am honored to be the Councilmember-elect for the East Bronx. I want to thank every voter who supported me, and every volunteer who knocked on doors, made phone calls, or handed out lit at a train station.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play! 💜
I am honored to be the Councilmember-elect for the East Bronx. I want to thank every voter who supported me, and every volunteer who knocked on doors, made phone calls, or handed out lit at a train station.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play! 💜
November 9, 2025 at 7:19 AM
@shirley4council.bsky.social
I am honored to be the Councilmember-elect for the East Bronx. I want to thank every voter who supported me, and every volunteer who knocked on doors, made phone calls, or handed out lit at a train station.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play! 💜
I am honored to be the Councilmember-elect for the East Bronx. I want to thank every voter who supported me, and every volunteer who knocked on doors, made phone calls, or handed out lit at a train station.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play! 💜
Visit the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ SNAP Resources page at the link below and search for resources and information in your state:
➡️ www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
SEIU & 32BJ SEIU We Don’t Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason
➡️ www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
SEIU & 32BJ SEIU We Don’t Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason
November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Visit the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ SNAP Resources page at the link below and search for resources and information in your state:
➡️ www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
SEIU & 32BJ SEIU We Don’t Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason
➡️ www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
SEIU & 32BJ SEIU We Don’t Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason
This week's #WeaselOfTheWeek goes to the CEOs laying off workers while hoarding profits. 7 68,800 jobs cut $248 billion in combined net worth This isn't about cutting costs.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This week's #WeaselOfTheWeek goes to the CEOs laying off workers while hoarding profits. 7 68,800 jobs cut $248 billion in combined net worth This isn't about cutting costs.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
As Trump plays political games with SNAP benefits, millions of working families will suffer. Tinika Dottin, aimember with SEIU 509 who supports access to SNAP on the frontlines.
@32bjseiu.bsky.social @seiu.org We Don't Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason
@32bjseiu.bsky.social @seiu.org We Don't Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason
November 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
As Trump plays political games with SNAP benefits, millions of working families will suffer. Tinika Dottin, aimember with SEIU 509 who supports access to SNAP on the frontlines.
@32bjseiu.bsky.social @seiu.org We Don't Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason
@32bjseiu.bsky.social @seiu.org We Don't Play! 💜
#unionsforallnetwork #SolidaritySeason
In a small town that's about an hour or so West of #Savannah, Ga. Here, 78-year-old Samaria Bailey discusses her experience of picking cotton at the age of 5 or 6 with her mother, in Butler, Ga.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
November 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In a small town that's about an hour or so West of #Savannah, Ga. Here, 78-year-old Samaria Bailey discusses her experience of picking cotton at the age of 5 or 6 with her mother, in Butler, Ga.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
In this year's mayoral election, @32bjseiu.bsky.social
is standing with the candidate who will stand with us. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is fighting to make New York City an affordable place where working people can thrive. We’re standing with Zohran because he has a history of standing with 32BJ.
is standing with the candidate who will stand with us. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is fighting to make New York City an affordable place where working people can thrive. We’re standing with Zohran because he has a history of standing with 32BJ.
October 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In this year's mayoral election, @32bjseiu.bsky.social
is standing with the candidate who will stand with us. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is fighting to make New York City an affordable place where working people can thrive. We’re standing with Zohran because he has a history of standing with 32BJ.
is standing with the candidate who will stand with us. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is fighting to make New York City an affordable place where working people can thrive. We’re standing with Zohran because he has a history of standing with 32BJ.
2,000 security officers are now working without a labor contract in New Jersey.
“These men and women are the first people to respond during emergencies, from medical crises to active threats. But their employers treat them as disposable.
@32bjseiu.bsky.social & @seiu.org We Don't Play!💜
“These men and women are the first people to respond during emergencies, from medical crises to active threats. But their employers treat them as disposable.
@32bjseiu.bsky.social & @seiu.org We Don't Play!💜
October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
2,000 security officers are now working without a labor contract in New Jersey.
“These men and women are the first people to respond during emergencies, from medical crises to active threats. But their employers treat them as disposable.
@32bjseiu.bsky.social & @seiu.org We Don't Play!💜
“These men and women are the first people to respond during emergencies, from medical crises to active threats. But their employers treat them as disposable.
@32bjseiu.bsky.social & @seiu.org We Don't Play!💜
From pay raises to telework protections @seiu1000.bsky.social
members are winning real results Our side letter proves it: when we fight together, we win together.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
members are winning real results Our side letter proves it: when we fight together, we win together.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
October 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
From pay raises to telework protections @seiu1000.bsky.social
members are winning real results Our side letter proves it: when we fight together, we win together.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
members are winning real results Our side letter proves it: when we fight together, we win together.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don't Play!💜
#unionsforallnetwork
#SolidaritySeason
Mayra, an ultrasound tech with @seiu-uhw.bsky.social
shares her story this Latino Heritage Month and how it's inspired her to keep fighting for the communities she cares for.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don’t Play!💜
shares her story this Latino Heritage Month and how it's inspired her to keep fighting for the communities she cares for.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don’t Play!💜
October 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Mayra, an ultrasound tech with @seiu-uhw.bsky.social
shares her story this Latino Heritage Month and how it's inspired her to keep fighting for the communities she cares for.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don’t Play!💜
shares her story this Latino Heritage Month and how it's inspired her to keep fighting for the communities she cares for.
@seiu.org & @32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don’t Play!💜
Manny Pastreich on why a labor union is leading the fight for lower hospital prices. "We had to dig in our heels so that workers who keep New York City running don't have to choose between going to the doctor, or putting food on the table.
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don'tPlay! 💜
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don'tPlay! 💜
October 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Manny Pastreich on why a labor union is leading the fight for lower hospital prices. "We had to dig in our heels so that workers who keep New York City running don't have to choose between going to the doctor, or putting food on the table.
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don'tPlay! 💜
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
We Don'tPlay! 💜
@shirley4council.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who came out in the rain yesterday to knock doors! Early voting starts in less than 2 weeks so now is the time to get out there and talk to your neighbors!
@crystalheathdvm.bsky.social
@sdnyc.bsky.social
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who came out in the rain yesterday to knock doors! Early voting starts in less than 2 weeks so now is the time to get out there and talk to your neighbors!
@crystalheathdvm.bsky.social
@sdnyc.bsky.social
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
@shirley4council.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who came out in the rain yesterday to knock doors! Early voting starts in less than 2 weeks so now is the time to get out there and talk to your neighbors!
@crystalheathdvm.bsky.social
@sdnyc.bsky.social
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who came out in the rain yesterday to knock doors! Early voting starts in less than 2 weeks so now is the time to get out there and talk to your neighbors!
@crystalheathdvm.bsky.social
@sdnyc.bsky.social
@32bjseiu.bsky.social
Reposted by Ardist Brown Jr. (Butch)
In these tough times, Michigan’s home care workers remind us what collective power looks like.
32,000 workers fought, won, and reclaimed their union. 💜💪 #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll
32,000 workers fought, won, and reclaimed their union. 💜💪 #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll
In a moment when our democracy feels fragile & our freedoms under attack, 32k home care workers in Michigan are giving us something powerful: hope. These powerful workers fought, won & took back their union. Congrats to the workers w/ MI Home Care Workers United & @seiuhcmi.bsky.social #UnionsForAll
October 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In these tough times, Michigan’s home care workers remind us what collective power looks like.
32,000 workers fought, won, and reclaimed their union. 💜💪 #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll
32,000 workers fought, won, and reclaimed their union. 💜💪 #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll