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UPTE-CWA Local 9119 @uptecwa.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: With 10,000 PLUS votes in, more UPTE members voted YES to strike than during our vote in February. We're stronger and more fired up than ever as we continue our fight for our patients, students, and research. ✊ ✊ ✊

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 2d

More than 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in California will be able to unionize under a bill that has now been signed into law.

The law also requires the corporate giants to bargain with these workers in good faith.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 2d

Phonebank local union members for YES on Prop 50 Thursday 10/09, 5-8pm (and every Thursday through Nov. 4). Do your part to stop Trump's power grab!

In-person: United Labor Center. Food provided!
Virtual: RSVP to get the zoom link!
Info + RSVP: unionyes.org/prop50

#UnionYesOn50 #YesOn50

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 3d

After decades of oppression, Polish workers freed themselves from the Soviet Union's rule. Workers restored Polish democracy under the banner of solidarity—literally. Their story reminds us of the power of resilience, and that when we take action together there is no more powerful force in the world

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 3d

that forced the Polish government to negotiate with workers. Solidarnosc was restored, and the government agreed to the first free parliamentary elections since before WWII.

In 1989, Walesa's Solidarnosc party won the elections, and in 1990, Walesa was elected president of Poland.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 3d

On October 5, 1983, Walesa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Walesa continued to organize, even though he was subjected to relentless harassment, surveillance and arrest by state police. In 1988, as economies across the Soviet Union struggled, Walesa helped organize a series of strikes and actions

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 3d

In October, 1980, the Polish government recognized Solidarnosc. But just over a year later, the government declared Martial Law. Solidarnosc was outlawed, and leaders including Walesa were arrested and jailed.

Outside the Iron Curtain, the Polish workers' movement inspired the world.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 3d

Fearing a general strike, the Polish government conceded.

Polish workers acted quickly. Ten million workers and farmers began organizing unions. To harness collective power, Walesa helped form Solidarnosc (Polish for "solidarity"), a national federation of unions.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 3d

Walesa climbed the fence to join them, and the workers quickly asked him to help lead the strike committee. Word spread. Walesa helped coordinate strikes at more than 20 plants across the region. The workers demanded new freedoms, including the right to form trade unions and strike.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 3d

Through the 1970s, Walesa led dissident activities. His activism cost him jobs, and he was under constant surveillance by Poland's secret police.

In August, 1980, the government announced a hike on food prices. Workers at the Lenin Shipyard went on strike.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 3d

Poland was under Soviet rule when Lech Walesa began work as an electrician at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk in 1967. Unions were banned, the government controlled working conditions and wages, and workers had little freedom. 🧵 #unionhistory #laborhistory #1u

Photo of Polish workers raising their arms with a two-finger salute under a banner that reads "solidarnosc."

Text features a quote from Lech Walesa that reads "It is hardly possible to build anything if frustration, bitterness and a mood of helplessness prevail."

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

Over the years, umpires have continued to organize, bargain and fight for a fair share of the value they create for one of the world's biggest and most profitable sports leagues.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

Union workers at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium refused to cross the picket line, standing in solidarity and demonstrating the power of a united working class. It only took one day. Owners caved, negotiating minimum salaries, improved playoff pay, and most importantly recognizing the MLUA.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

But the owners still refused to recognize the union or negotiate in good faith with the umpires. Umpires called a strike, and as players prepared to take the field for the championship series, umpires walked off the job. But they didn't do it alone.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

But the owners' action backfired—umpires voted to form a united union, the Major League Umpires Association (MLUA). In 1969, umpires petitioned the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a union election. Owners opposed the election, but the NLRB ruled in favor of the workers.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

In the fall of 1968, umpires from both leagues came together, and began the process of organizing American League and National League umpires into one union. When owners got wind of the efforts, they fired two organizers to send a message.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

Over the next 7 years, owners refused to recognize the union, but improved pay and benefits to try to stop the union organizing. By the late 1960s, National League umpires had much better pay and benefits than American League umpires.

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

On October 3, 1970, Major League Umpires walked off the job during the first day of the League Championship Series. Umpires in the National League began organizing in earnest In 1963, demanding better pay, pensions and healthcare. 🧵 #unionhistory #laborhistory #1u #solidarity

Graphic with image of umpires picketing with signs that read "major league umpires on strike for wages" and text reading "major league umpires strike October 3, 1970. Honoring Union History."

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California Federation of Labor Unions @californialabor.bsky.social · 8d

THIS IS HUGE! @governor.ca.gov just signed #AB288 into law, guaranteeing California workers A REAL RIGHT TO A UNION! This is the most significant labor law reform in nearly a century! #AB288 returns power to the workers joining together to unionize! 💪

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California Federation of Labor Unions @californialabor.bsky.social · 7d

Shame on them all.

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California Federation of Labor Unions @californialabor.bsky.social · 7d

🚨🚨 ATTENTION @governor.ca.gov 🚨🚨
@californialabor.bsky.social sponsored #SB7 is sitting on your desk, awaiting your signature. This bill enacts common sense AI safeguards by making sure that human workers cannot be disciplined or fired by an algorithm. (1/6)

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 7d

Trump fired 200k workers & is stealing $4.5T from the working class for billionaires. Now he’s rigging elections.

We’re fighting back with YES on Prop 50. Join us!

🕘 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 @ 9 AM
📍 Bay Terraces Community Park
🍳 Breakfast & lunch provided!

RSVP: unionyes.org/prop50

#YesOn50

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 12d

Phonebank local union members for YES on Prop 50 Thursday 10/02, 5-8pm (and every Thursday through Nov. 4). Do your part to stop Trump's power grab!

In-person: United Labor Center. Food provided!
Virtual: RSVP to get the zoom link!
Info + RSVP: unionyes.org/prop50

#UnionYesOn50 #YesOn50

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 12d

Phonebank local union members for YES on Prop 50 Thursday 10/02, 5-8pm (and every Thursday through Nov. 4). Do your part to stop Trump's power grab!

In-person: United Labor Center. Food provided!
Virtual: RSVP to get the zoom link!
Info + RSVP: unionyes.org/prop50

#UnionYesOn50 #YesOn50

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San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO @sdiclaborcouncil.bsky.social · 15d

Trump fired 200k workers & is stealing $4.5T from the working class for billionaires. Now he’s rigging elections.

We’re fighting back with YES on Prop 50. Join us!

🕘 SATURDAY SEPT. 27 @ 9 AM
📍 Mira Mesa Park North
🍳 Breakfast & lunch provided!

RSVP: unionyes.org/prop50

#YesOn50 #SaveDemocracy

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