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Sesame Workers Union
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Please sign our petition for voluntary recognition! 💚
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SWU has been awarded the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights award for our union campaign!

This award recognizes all the work, care, and love every single organizer put in to this campaign. ❤️

We want to thank Jobs with Justice for this honor 💛💚

#sesamestreet #union #sesameworkersunion #1u
An etch-a-sketch on a desk with crayons and an SWU pin that reads, “Sesame Workers Union wins Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights award” An etch-a-sketch on a desk with crayons and an SWU pin that reads, “We, the workers of Sesame Workers Union, are overjoyed to receive this incredible award and want to thank Jobs with Justice for this honor. Our Union and this award is a testament to the impact that can be made when we care for our community, address our needs, and uplift and support one another to become smarter, stronger, and kinder together.”
August 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Some very wise words from one of our amazing leaders, Melissa 💚 this speech is from our victory party!

#sesameworkshop #sesameworkersunion #union #1u #sesamestreet #hope #hopecore
August 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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We’re OBSESSED 💚💛
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August 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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SWU member Autumn Sancho spoke with @teenvogue.com about beginning a union on Sesame Street! It all began in the Cookie Monster Conference room 🍪 link to read more: www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to...

#sesameworkersunion #sesamestreet #teenvogue #union #1u
A woman smiles with Abby Cadabby on the Teen Vogue website Text that reads, “Autumn Sancho first learned her team was unionizing while on a break in the Cookie Monster conference room. A colleague asked Sancho if she supported unions. “And without even thinking, I was like, ‘Yeah of course’” she recalls. That’s how she ended up on the organizing committee - the core group of employees who coordinate actions, gather feedback from their peers, and educate coworkers about union matters. She calls unionizing “a crash course in professional development” that’s allowed her to hone leadership and interpersonal skills she never anticipated flexing. Text that reads, “I’m so lucky to work with some of the nicest, most hardworking and compassionate individuals who tirelessly dedicate themselves to delivering on Sesame Workshop’s mission of helping children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder,” she says. “And throughout my campaign, I’ve discovered that every single person is irreplaceable. They’re indispensable to the work that we do, and their voices matter as much as mine. And when we all come together, we’re able to advocate for each other and ourselves so that we can continue doing the work that we love and helping families everywhere.”
August 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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July 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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We have new merch! Link is in bio and below 💚

Proceeds go to a mutual aid fund for Sesame workers in need!

Let us know if there are any other merch items you’d like to see 👀

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#union #1u #sesameworkersunion #sesamestreet
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July 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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UPDATE: Anthony, one of the Sesame workers laid off in March, has received his kidney transplant and is recovering! ❤️‍🩹 He was also able to use our SWU hardship fund for some medical bills.

THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING OUR WORKERS! 💛💚
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July 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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After an energizing Election Day, we look forward to the ballot count on May 15th and making it official 💚

Thank you all so much for your support and kindness throughout our campaign! We all deeply appreciate it! Solidarity forever 🌈

#sesamestreet #sesameworkshop #sesameworkersunion #union #1u
A group of Sesame workers at a park posing and raising their fist in solidarity
April 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Slimey is here to countdown just 1 day until we vote yes in our union election!

Slimey reminds us that every voice, no matter how big or small, can make an impact 🧡

#sesamestreet #sesameworkshop #sesameworkersunion #1u #union
April 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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H is for Hazel!

Hazel is voting yes on Wednesday because “the union gives us a chance to look out for one another and make our commitment to the work even stronger!”💚

#sesamestreet #sesameworkshop #sesameworkersunion #union #1u
April 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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“My mom is taking me to the train station to vote in our election tomorrow and she is repping SWU 💪”

Huge kudos to Sarah for traveling up for the election and her amazing mom for the support 💚
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April 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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We are very excited to announce we officially have MERCH!

Proceeds go to a mutual aid fund for Sesame workers in need! 💚

A special thank you to our Swaggle Rock team for all their hard work in this endeavor 💚

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#sesamestreet #sesameworkersunion #union
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April 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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“You want this for people because you know it’s the best way for you to get the things you deserve”

Listen as Melissa Chacko reflects on her experience organizing Sesame Workshop and emphasizes the importance of a union contract 💚

#sesamestreet #sesameworkshop #1u #union
April 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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@sesameworkshop.bsky.social hop may try countless tricks from the union busting playbook, but Sesame Workers will win our union contract. Sesame Workshop WORKERS believe in fairness, democracy, and respect--and that is a winning mission.
Colorful letters read: BUSTING. There is an image of Count von Count from Sesame Street wearing a Sesame Workers Union button saying "Let's count the ways Sesame Workshop management is union busting. ah ha ha!" He's pointing to a large number 1. ONE! Refusing to agree to card check or voluntary recognition of our union. TWO! Slashing eligible titles. Count von Count is holding up 2 fingers and there is a large number 2 in the background. 200+: How many eligible workers we organized. 42: How many workers Sesame Workshop wanted to be in our union. 107: How many workers will vote April 23! Sesame workers stood (and partied) together and Sesame management changed their tune. THREE! Anti-union literature and meetings. A managerial employee who won't be in the union printed anti-union flyers. An image of said flyer, which was posted at the office, is shown. Management is holding meetings full of misinformation about our union. Count von Count is holding a large number 3. He's saying "I vunder who asked workers to make these? ah ha ha!" FOUR! Trying to stop the vote for our NLRB election. Sesame tried legal tricks to stop us from voting in a democratic election TWO TIMES. Workers beat both attempts! Despite this disgusting busting, we will win a union and a fair, powerful contract. There is a large number 4, Count von Count is holding up 4 fingers, and saying "Ve're voting Union Yes on April 23! ah ha ha!"
April 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Anjuli starts with the letter A!

Anjuli supports SWU because she wants the “competitive pay, autonomy, flexibility, and support” to be extended to ALL Sesame workers!! 💚💚

#sesamestreet #sesameworkshop #sesameworkersunion #union #1u
April 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Sesame Workshop management has tried and failed to cancel our election, not once, but twice!

This anti-democratic union busting is hurtful to our mission, the families we care for, and the values Sesame Street has instilled in generations of children everywhere.

We look forward to voting YES!
A red poster that reads, “no voting allowed” A meme of Elmo looking stressed with the caption “us when Sesame Workshop insists on an election but files to cancel it twice” A poster that reads “we are voting yes!”
April 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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April 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Union days, sweepin’ the clouds away! ☀️

Here are some highlights from a recent article from the Tempest, featuring our very own Phoebe Gilpin.

“One thing we are trying to offer right now is hope” 💛

#sesamestreet #sesameworkshop #sesameworkersunion #union #1u
April 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Melissa starts with the letter M!

Melissa supports SWU because "it's an opportunity for the workers of Sesame to have a seat at the table"

Favorite Muppet: Grover 💙

#sesamestreet #sesameworkshop #seasameworkshopunion #union #1u
April 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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We have an election!

After weeks of negotiations, we will vote on April 23rd 💚

It’s hard to believe that just a month ago we announced the formation of our union, lost 1/3 of our workforce, and began negotiations.

We are so grateful for your support throughout this process 💚

#sesamestreet #1u
A poster that reads in big letters “We are voting yes!”
April 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Today is brought to you by the letter E! Meet Ed 💚

Ed supports SWU because “it has brought me closer to many of the people in my neighborhood.”

Favorite Muppet: Cookie Monster 💙

#sesameworkersunion #sesamestreet #sesameworkshop #union #1u
A man poses with Grover A statement that reads, “I’m so proud of my colleagues’ dedication to making the world a brighter place. SWU has brought me closer to many of the “people in my neighborhood” dedicated to helping children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.”
March 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Meet Ricky! Known to SWU as ‘Uncle Ricky’ 💚

Ricky supports SWU because it ‘ensures a legally sound agreement with no gray areas’

Favorite Muppet: Baby Bear 🤎 & Big Bird 💛

#sesamestreet #sesameworkshop #sesameworkersunion #1u #union #opeiu
A smiling man (Ricky) poses with Ernie, Elmo, Big Bird, and Abby Cadabby A statement that reads “I am 40+ years of experience in the video industry, both Union and non-Union. Creating the SWU with my colleagues will ensure that both employees (including future employees) and the employer will have a legally sound agreement with no gray areas.”
March 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Some tweets from the Street! 💚

A huge thank you to these politicians and to YOU for supporting our campaign!

#sesamestreet #sesameworkersunion #sesameworkshop #1u #union
A tweet from Zohran Kwame Mandan that reads “A majority of workers at Sesame Workshop asked for voluntary recognition of their union — only to be met with widespread layoffs. Unacceptable. @sesameworkshop should reinstate these workers immediately and open good faith negotiations with @opeiu153.” A tweet from Brad Lander that reads “I am disappointed to see the layoffs of @SesameStreet employees following their announcement of unionization. I call on @sesameworkshop to negotiate with @opeiu153 and @SesameWorkersU over the terms of these layoffs and recognize the union.” A tweet from @NYCPA that reads “We all grew up on Sesame Street values of fairness and kindness, which makes these layoffs even more egregious. @sesameworkshop, it’s time to negotiate with @opeiu’s @SesameWorkersU and work towards voluntary recognition together. Put your employees first on @SesameStreet” A tweet from Senator Kristen Gonzalez that reads “A day after 200+ Sesame Street workers went public w/ their union efforts, @Sesameworkshop began mass layoffs. With a mission that uplifts communities, they should hold true to their values by immediately recognizing the Union & open bargaining w/ @opeiu153 & @sesameworkersu”
March 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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The letter of the day is N! N is for Nancy!

Nancy believes in SWU because it is “empowering and ensures a safe and inclusive work environment.” We agree! 💚

Favorite Muppet: Grundgetta 💚

#sesameworkersunion #sesameworkshop #sesamestreet #elmo #1u #union
A woman poses with Elmo with the name ‘Nancy’ above her in nostalgic magnet letters A quote that reads “Unionizing is empowering! It is the ultimate act of radical care to ensure my colleagues and I have a safe and inclusive work environment to continue serving the needs of young children everywhere.”
March 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Why does Big Bird look so sad?

We can’t be sure but it could do with #sesameworkshop denying workers severance with $439,021,780 in assets

(The financial data included is pulled from our most recent 990 tax form, published on sesameworkshop.org)
An article that reads “despite the troubles facing the organization, the timing of the job cuts was still notable to staff. Much of Sesame Workshop’s administrative work force — which includes education experts, fund-raisers and paralegals — had been preparing to declare a union for months. On March 4, the employees announced that they were forming a union and kicked it off with a rally outside the nonprofit’s Midtown Manhattan offices. Immediately after the rally, workers assembled for a staff meeting where they learned about the cuts.” An article that reads “”We really went from our highest highs to our lowest lows that day,” said Phoebe Gilpin, a senior director of formal learning at Sesame Workshop, who was laid off. “It was a moment of joyful celebration and elation, and then emotional whiplash.” Six of the seven workers who spoke at that rally soon found out they were laid off, said David Homer-Hodges, a director of organizing at a local chapter at the Office and Professional Employees International Union, the union the workers are seeking to join.” An article that reads “a spokeswoman for Sesame Workshop said the job cuts “were planned* and fully decided upon well before we were aware of employees’ intent to organize, and the union’s official demand for recognition coincided with the announcement of the layoffs” The union efforts will continue despite the job cuts, Mr. Hamer-Hodges said, though Sesame Workshop leadership has indicated that it will not voluntarily recognize the union. * If the job cuts were planned, then why did Sesame Workshop spend hundreds of thousands of dollars giving bonuses to the higher ups on October 31st?” Text against an orange background with the SWU logo and the letter U that reads “CEO Sherrie Westin and the Board of Trustees at Sesame Workshop are refusing to recognize our union. We, the workers of Sesame Workshop, are asking for severance and livable wages. With a voluntarily recognized union, we could immediately begin the bargaining process, which would include bargaining over the terms of our recent layoffs. Please sign our public petition (link in bio!) to urge Sesame Workshop management to recognize our union.”
March 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM